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I wish you all a Happy New Year as we’re leaving Tiger for Rabbit (Japan celebrations are a bit early, Lunar year will officially begin on January 22). 2022 was once again pure chaos, I don’t have much hope for a quieter 2023, but let’s hold on together!!!
Moon Rabbit sanctuary, art by Miki Katoh depicting in the background the roof of Tsukunomiya-jinja.
This Shinto shrine is famous for having komausagi (guardians rabbits) instead of the usual komainu (guardian dog/lion):
"All the world will be your enemy, Prince of a Thousand enemies. And when they catch you, they will kill you. But first they must catch you"
— Lord Frith to El-ahrairah
In this lunar year of the rabbit, wouldn't it be the good time to do some new Watership Down's illustrations? 🩸☀️
To be continued..
Striking celebratory outfit, pairing a kimono with auspicious kotobuki (long life kanji 寿) and hôkan (lit. "precious scrolls", ie sacred texts rolled into their cases), and powerful dragons nestled among thundery clouds.