They are charming. Actually I made some research. They are Jizo, the kind of god you often see at temples with a red cap and bib. The writer of this blog said she/he had placed a petition box at the statue and asked for a good name. The result was:「なかよしさん ほほえみ地蔵」でした which would translate as 'Three smiling good friends'. https://www.yamakibutsudan.co.jp/ほほえみ地蔵 While searching, I found that these three fellows can be seen in many mountain settings and also Hasedera in Kamakura.
A cicada family maybe?
ReplyDeleteAawwww..it is a cute statue, looks like the big one is singing to the others.
ReplyDeleteI like this. It's a very happy feeling.
ReplyDeleteThey are charming.
ReplyDeleteActually I made some research. They are Jizo, the kind of god you often see at temples with a red cap and bib.
The writer of this blog said she/he had placed a petition box at the statue and asked for a good name. The result was:「なかよしさん ほほえみ地蔵」でした which would translate as 'Three smiling good friends'.
https://www.yamakibutsudan.co.jp/ほほえみ地蔵
While searching, I found that these three fellows can be seen in many mountain settings and also Hasedera in Kamakura.
Whatever it is, it attracts attention. Family is a strong guess.
ReplyDeletePamela: I love this trio, so sweet looking.
ReplyDeleteCatherine
Sweet togetherness!
ReplyDeleteNow that Jen named it a cicada family, I can't unsee that vision!
ReplyDeleteI don't know who they are, but they are cute!
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