#gotokuji

[alenagerashchenko]

TOKYO, JAPAN

[asiaphotostudio]

Tokyo, 1990 Yamashita Station, Tokyo, Japan. 日本 東京 東急電鉄世田谷線 山下駅 Photography by Michitaka Kurata

[3xkj]

Gotokuji Temple in Tokyo ❤️

[myjapan-me]

Gotokuji, Setagaya, Tokyo

[heartshinebeauty]

Happy Maneki Neko Day!

Last January I went to 豪徳寺 Gotokuji Temple in Setagaya ward, Tokyo. 

It’s know as the birth place of Maneki Neko. 

The most popular story about the origin of the cat takes place at the site of the Gotokuji temple in the 17th century when a  monk is said to have lived on the site with his pet cat.

A samurai lord named Ii Naotaka is said to have been traveling in the region during a rain storm when he took shelter under a large tree near the temple, only to witness the cat waving to him with one paw from inside.

Curiouser and curiouser, he got closer to investigate the strange cat, when the tree behind him was suddenly completely destroyed by a bolt of lightning. Grateful to the cat for seemingly saving his life, the lord became a patron of the temple and rebuilt the crumbling structure in honor of the lucky feline. 

[catwaiidoll]

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[dear-science]

Well wishes 🎐✨

ph. @gigiisfilming

[fromtraveldiaries]

[dreamy-jun]

In Tokyo, there's a special place called Gotokuji Temple. It's like a magical home for the first-ever lucky cat, called the maneki-neko. This cute cat statue is famous for bringing good luck! People love visiting this temple to see where the lucky cat was born and to feel happy vibes. It's like a kitty party for good fortune! 

[nadia-minkoff-london]

Go Japan

A quick snapshot of our very own Merchandiser Sawako's family visit and holiday in Japan.

[cosmicsponge2004]

I didn't even know this ship existed

[oursuperadventure]

I need to know more about this cat!!

This statue was near Gotokuji Train Station, near the Gotokuji Temple, famous for its white lucky cat statues! If you want to see more of our Japan travels, check out our book Our Super Japanese Adventure which has comics all about our first trip to Japan last year!

[mahoushoujoarchive]

Powerpuff Girls Z - Miho Shimogasa Illustrations

[myjapan-me]

Gotokuji, Setagaya, Tokyo

[artycomicfangirl]

So a few days ago, I saw that apparently, the Cancelled Live Action Powerpuff Girls (That was supposed to be a thing 2-3 years ago) had a trailer leaked. Everyone DID NOT like the idea in the first place. But it was really funny to see everyone as a collective, further disliking it more from the trailer alone. I was one of them. It was...Not what thought could hold a candle to the original animated run.

But! from this, always I have random thoughts of 'What-Ifs'. The idea of the girls navigating life as they grow older, is not that bad on its own. So I made a concept that probably acts like a 'Powerpuff Girls Z' continuation. Hence the likeness borrowed more from that show. While at the same time, I referenced the Live Action Photoshoot. Bubbles, may be that young woman who's still got a 'Bubbly' side to her. A literal ray of sunshine of a woman, is great with kids, and often is seen as a 'Cute Idol' due to her personality. I think she is more likely the one who puts on a brave face for others, and refuses to let anyone see her sad. She always loves to make people happy after all. Blossom I think could be more career/Business-focused. Very much organised, more serious, level-headed. She is still very much a friendly and kind woman at heart. But within more funnier situations, will her perfectionist nature shine through. She tries to be a bit more reserved from her Sister's antics. But at heart, she can never push them away, and will always love them to bits. Buttercup? Very much the outgoing one! More prone to spontaneous ideas, more enthusiastic. And while she has matured a bit, her brash and outspoken fiery nature is something that will always be a part of her. She's a bit more laid back sometimes, but will often be the first to throw in crazy suggestions. She is still the most toughest one out of the three!

[jackyquickart]