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A circle of Jizo statues stand wearing red bibs at the Itsukushima Shrine. According to Japanese folklore red is the color which symbolizes expelling demons and illness. The statues can be found is different poses across Itsukushima.
121104-M-ZV462-256.JPG Photo By: Sgt. Charles E. McKelvey

Nov 8, 2012
Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan - A circle of Jizo statues stand wearing red bibs at the Itsukushima Shrine. According to Japanese folklore red is the color which symbolizes expelling demons and illness. The statues can be found is different poses across Itsukushima.


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