Amazing Dazaifu #1 Tenmangu Shrine

Dazaifu is a power spot in Kyushu. Dazaifu Tenmangu is an amazing place to visit .

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It is the mausoleum of Mihizane Sugawara, a noble man in Heian Period.  He died in Dazaifu in 903 AD, and became Tenjin, or God or Heaven.  He is also known as God of academic achievement in Japan.

Why and how did Michizane become God in Japanese history?

Why are so many statues of a lying cow in Tenmangu?

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Why is Tobiume very special?

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What does three red bridges symbolize?

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Visit Dazaifu Tenmangu, and check them out. You’ll be astonished.

The Last day of Monzen Matsuri, Spring Festival of Dazaifu Tenmangu, is March 21:  Spring Equinox day.  If you’re really lucky,  you’ll be able to buy Tobiume Mug at Starbucks.  It looks cool, isn’t it?

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Have fun in Dazaifu!

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