Inari Shrine - Prayer. The Inari shrine is dedicated to the spirit of the grains – that’s what “Inari” means. So, Inari is the god of abundant crops in the Shinto religion. At prayer, the people ring …More
Inari Shrine - Prayer.

The Inari shrine is dedicated to the spirit of the grains – that’s what “Inari” means. So, Inari is the god of abundant crops in the Shinto religion. At prayer, the people ring the bell by pulling on the ribbons. This attracts the attention of the spirit, and then, they clap their hands to call upon the spirit before making their petition.

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SvataHora
Should the "Holy father" ever visit Japan - he'd sure pull on the ribbons.