Nikko Toshogu ZOO

Nikko Toshogu Shrine, as a "zoo" (2)


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Animals at Omote-mon (except tigars)

The carvings and Kibana (wooden gargoyle) of the front gate are not out of order compared to the flashy and "overdone" Yomeimon gate, and can be viewed in a calm and relaxed manner.
However, in other words, the sculptures are less powerful and attractive, and for this level of sculpture, the sculpture stalls existing in other temples and shrines or in Kanuma, Imaichi, and Utsunomiya may be more impressive.

Blue lion





Green lion



Lion of "Kibana"




Tapir of Kibana. It looks like an elephant but has small ears, so this is a tapir. It is said to eat nightmares.



Birds are flying, too.
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Hina Dolls of Yoshiko Suzuki and Ikuko Suzuki: A New World of Hina Dolls that Combines the Traditional Japanese Craft of "Kimekomi" with Artistry
Hina dolls are glittering dolls modeled after aristocratic couples of the olden days that are displayed during the Girls' Festival (Hinamatsuri) on March 3 in Japan. In Japan today, dolls with costumes called “Kokinbina,” which became popular after the Showa period (1926-1989), are commonly used.
But there was a doll artist who sought artistic expression in these dolls. Yoshiko Suzuki (1928-2008) is a a second-generation pupil of Goyo Hirata (1903-1981), a doll artist who was recognized as a living national treasure. In his later years, Goyo Hirata established the highly artistic Japanese doll called “Kimekomi Costume Doll."
By incorporating the traditional technique of “kimekomi costume dolls” into Hina dolls, Yoshiko Suzuki has opened up a new world of Hina dolls that are different from ordinary Hina dolls in that they are both artistic and prestigious. She founded a group of creative hina doll artists called “Kinosuzukai” with her pupils who had gathered together in admiration of Yoshiko Suzuki.
Today, her daughter-in-law, Ikuko Suzuki, is the head of the group and continues to produce Hina dolls using the kimekomi technique started by Yoshiko. These supreme dolls are made using the “Kimekomi costume doll technique,” which exists only in a few places in the world. The difference between these dolls and ordinary dolls is obvious in this photo collection.

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Notebook of Yoji Mori, Janitor
The notebook left behind by Yoji Mori, who has taken up residence as a "janitor" at the abandoned school, is filled with interesting information and stories that may seem absurd.
Humanity is currently moving toward the "end of the world." How did this happen?
First, enjoy the environmental philosophy based on entropy theory, quantum theory, spirit-flesh dualism, and the interpretation of Genesis and Ezekiel in the Old Testament.
Then, while relearning the horrors of human history, we will get to the bottom of our modern society, which is being manipulated by fake information and information manipulation, and is pushing us toward a terminal situation.
How much is virtual and how much is real?
A new type of 21st century written entertainment has been born!

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