My first Tokyo training walk of 2019!! :) Enjoy!

3-mile training walk (Koenji -> Asagaya - Asagaya Shinmeigu Shrine -> Koenji)

First training dedicated to two-time cancer survivor Torill W from Norway who kindly sent me this Northern Lights Norway hat and scarf!!! Healing hugs of gratitude!

In front of Asagaya Shinmeigu Shrine Gate

Chozuya - Shinto water pavilion for workshippers to wash their hands to purify themselves before approaching main shrine

Ema - wooden plaques used for expressing wishes. 

Omikuji- white pieces of paper on bottom that tells patrons their fortunes for the year. 

One ema wooden plaque expressing wish to be cured from illness and to be healthy in mind and body

Plum blossoms

  Famous actors in ads - Tommy Lee Jones for coffee ad on vending machine :)