The Momotarō Shrine with Weird Statues - Tofugu
2017年10月31日 · Sitting beneath the torii gate is a monkey with a peach on his chest. This is a painted concrete statue of the monkey from Japanese folktale Momotarō. It was created by Asano Shoun, a famous Japanese sculptor who transformed this ordinary shrine into a full-on Momotarō Park. And this monkey was just the beginning.
Roots of the hero of justice “Momotaro” - Okayama
On Momotaro Boulevard, there are sculptures of Momotaro's companions: a monkey, a pheasant, and a dog. Let's look for it!
Momotarō - Wikipedia
Momotarō was an immensely popular figure in Japan during World War II, appearing in many wartime films and cartoons. [71] Momotarō represented the Japanese government, and the enemy states, namely the Allies, later including the United States was symbolized by the oni, the demonic figure. [72]
Momotaro Statue - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
There is no Japanese who doesn’t know the story of famous Momotaro, who beat a monster with the help of three animals. It is of course a fable. But the statue of Momotaro is still vividly present in front of Okayama station. Indeed, it is a symbol and a landmark of this city.
Momotaro Statue - Tripadvisor
There is no Japanese who doesn’t know the story of famous Momotaro, who beat a monster with the help of three animals. It is of course a fable. But the statue of Momotaro is still vividly present in front of Okayama station. Indeed, it is a symbol and a landmark of this city.
Momotaro Shrine - Atlas Obscura
2020年8月7日 · On the grounds of the shrine stand several concrete statues created by sculptor Shōun Asano, including those depicting Momotarō and the Oni. Many of them are quite kitsch and surreal, and some...
Momotaro Shrine | ZEKKEI Japan
This shrine, located on the banks of the Kiso River, is known as one of the “8 scenic views of Japan”, as well being the birthplace of the Japanese legend, Momotaro. A concrete statue of Momotaro by concrete sculptor Shoun Asano is located on the precincts. The shrine is also loved by the locals for being a place to pray for the health of children.
Statue of Momotaro — Google Arts & Culture
Okayama still houses one of Japans old tales, "Momotaro." At Okayama station, there is a statue of Momotaro.
A 398-meter long corridor!? The model for the Momotaro legend …
3 天之前 · In this area, there are many anecdotes and ruins related to Momotaro, and it has been designated as a Japan Heritage Site. The shrine enshrines Okibitsuhiko-no-Mikoto, who was the model for Momotaro, and within the grounds there is also the Okamadono, where the head of the famous demon Ura is said to have been buried.
Daily Glimpses of Japan: Momotaro - Statue In Okayama
2013年1月6日 · Momotaro, the Peach Boy, is a well-known hero of Japanese folklore. He came floating down a river in a giant peach and an old couple brought him up. He went to fight demons – oni – on some island, and on his way there he befriended a dog, a monkey and a pheasant, by offering them kibi-dango, millet dumplings, a specialty of Okayama ...