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 🌸🔴 Reflecting on the Beauty and Meaning of Fushimi-Inari Taisha 🔴🌸
 
Years ago, during my second year of college, I watched the poignant movie "Memoirs of a Geisha." Amongst its many memorable scenes, one touched my soul deeply—when Chiyo visited a temple to offer a prayer. The location was none other than the remarkable Fushimi-Inari Taisha.
 
Appearing around the 40-minute mark and again at 136 minutes in a powerful flashback scene, this temple holds a special place in my heart. With John Williams' soul-stirring musical score accompanying the visuals, it becomes one of the film's most visually stunning moments, filled with beauty and hope.
 
What truly moved me was not only the scene itself but also the action taken by Chiyo. She dedicated all her money to offer a prayer in the hopes of meeting The Chairman again. It reminded me of a similar time in my life when, as a child, I offered my one peso coin, a precious treasure from my school allowance, for a better life. Although the memory had become somewhat distant with time, my visit to Fushimi-Inari Taisha brought it flooding back.
 
As I walked through the mesmerizing red and orange torii gates, heading toward the temple, nostalgia consumed me. With each step, I reflected on the profound impact that moment had on my younger self. It was there, amidst those mystical torii gates, that I felt compelled to offer my Japanese and Peso coins, expressing gratitude for the young child in me who had whispered a heartfelt prayer that day.
 
Fushimi-Inari Taisha holds a power that transcends time and space. It allows us to reflect on our hopes, dreams, and the innocent prayers we once made. It connects us to the significant moments captured on the screen and reminds us of the beauty and significance of our own journeys.
 
Let us cherish these memories and take a moment to honor the child within us who dared to dream and hope for a better tomorrow. Fushimi-Inari Taisha, a sacred place that holds our aspirations and whispered prayers, will forever remain a cherished chapter in our lives.
 
🌸🔴✨ #FushimiInariTaisha #MemoirsOfAGeisha #SacredJourney #WhisperedPrayers - Sam @ Kyoto - good morning people and Friday Flashback's ✌️😁

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