Shimekazari -Traditional Shinto New Year's decorations, Takayama Japan

Iraphne R. Childs1973

QUT Digital Collections
Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, Australia

Traditional Shinto New Year's decorations (*Shimekazari)* - on sale at the morning market, Takayama. These decorations are placed on house-front doors, cars and around one's property as offerings to the Shinto Gods for protection in the New year.

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Title: *Shimekazari* -Traditional Shinto New Year's decorations, Takayama Japan
Creator: Iraphne R. Childs
Date Created: 1973
Location: Japan
Subject Keywords: Japanese; decorations (festive)
Rights: Copyright Iraphne R. Childs
External Link: QUT Digital Collection
QUT Collection: Asia-Pacific Collection, Asia Pacific

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