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Many of the Japanese, was afraid for a long time, "Oi-wa Inari"

"Oi-wa" = scary ghost? No, no, "Oi-wa" was a very good person.

There is a city “Yotsuya” in Tokyo.
In Yotsuya, there is a shrine which was built 300 years ago.

Many of the Japanese, was afraid for a long time, "Oi-wa Inari"
In order to calm the anger of the ghost “Oi-wa”, "Oi-wa Inari". was built 300 years ago.
Many of the Japanese thought so.

"Oi-wa" = scary ghost?

No, no, "Oi-wa" was a very good person.

300 years ago, "Oi-wa" was a popular person in Edo.
Brave way of life "Oi-wa" has obtained the sympathy at the time of the woman.

But, after that appeared in Kabuki as "scary ghost, Oi-wa".
Many Japanese have forgotten the real "Oi-wa" story.

But now, the Internet is widespread,
The true story of "Oi-wa" was also spread.

People who yearn to "Oiwa" will visit the "Oi-wa Inari".
"Oiwa Inari" is the place to fulfill their own wishes.

After the prayer, let's eat Taiyaki.
Sea bream is a fish, which means the celebration in Japan.

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