Ebisu, bringer of good fortune and commercial success, is one of Japan's most popular gods. At one of Hiroshima three major annual festivals, held November 18-20, thousands converge on his shrine in the hope that some of his good fortune will rub off.
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Ebisuko Festival in Hiroshima
Hiroshima commercial district bustles with good fortune
By Paul Walsh
Community writer
Ebisu-dori St decked out with streamers and decortions. (Photo: GetHiroshima)
Ebisu Shrine, usually quiet and unobtrusive, is packed for 3 days in November. (Photo: GetHiroshima)
As is Ebisu-dori St shopping arcade. (Photo: GetHiroshima)
Komazare bamboo rakes in all sizes to help rake in good fortune over the coming year. (Photo: GetHiroshima)
Komazare bamboo rakes (Photo: GetHiroshima)
Official registration point for komazare rake blessing. (Photo: GetHiroshima)
Big rakes mean big fortune? (Photo: GetHiroshima)
A huge wooden barrel collects offerings in front of the shrine. (Photo: GetHiroshima)
Ebisu-dori St buzzes with activity and good cheer. (Photo: GetHiroshima)
Rakes, rakes everywhere. (Photo: GetHiroshima)
The main street is closed to traffic and it's kagura time (Photo: GetHiroshima)
Half of the eight-headed serpent of Yamata-no-orochi (Photo: GetHiroshima)
I'm not scared! (Photo: GetHiroshima)
The hero prepares his strike. (Photo: GetHiroshima)
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