The famous Fushimi Inari Taisha (伏見稲荷大社) - originally dedicated to the rice gods, now symbolizes success and prosperity in business.
like a dream.
seemingly endless tunnels of red torii gates (about 10,000?). Each gate donated and visibly engraved by businesses and people grateful for their prosperity.
Foxes (Kitsune 狐) guard the shrine and are found all through out the temple. They're considered to be messengers of the rice gods and hold keys to the rice granary in their mouths.
Omokaruishi = heavy, light rocks
Make a wish. When you pick up the rock, if it feels light- your wish will come true.. This rock was unexpectedly pretty heavy.
