Prayers of Renewal

• Photographer
  Sampo
• Technical Info
  Ss1/250,iso1600,f2.8,full Frame
• Photo Date
  November 10, 2023.

On a rainy night in Asakusa, Tokyo, a couple paused before lanterns on the eve of the Tori-no-Ichi festival. Long a place to pray for prosperity, the event returned in full scale for the first time since COVID-19 was reclassified in Japan. Their quiet gesture reflects endurance and hope. For generations, merchants and families have come here seeking renewal. In 2023, the prayers carried new weight, with livelihoods tested by years of hardship. Wet streets, glowing lanterns, and two figures embody a fragile yet resilient spirit, showing how tradition offers light as people step into the future.