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Tengu (天狗, "heavenly dog") are a type of
legendary creature found in Japanese folk religion.
Tengu masks are often seen and collected.
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Located outside Kurama Station in Kyoto, and part of
the local
Kurama-dera temple, the large Tengu
and it’s 2.3 meter (7.5 ft) long
nose was a popular mainstay.
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| photos courtesy of Sankei Photo |
I read that in January, Japan saw such heavy snowfall
in Kyoto, that caused the nose of the local Tengu to break off.
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| photos courtesy of Sankei Photo |
First responders rushed to its aid and a band aid
(fashioned out of iron) was placed over the nose.
A small sign reading
“under medical treatment”
was placed next to the Tengu.
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| photos courtesy of Sankei Photo |
In March, once the snows melted and winter mostly behind,
local
officials began repairing the broken nose.
Reinforced with wire
and a brand new coat of red paint.
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| photos courtesy of Sankei Photo |
Now it once
again greets temple-goers looking strong & stoic.
A smile for Sunday ...
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| (for Lynn in Colorado!) |
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