Dublin Core
Title
Meji Jingu Washing Station
Description
At every Shinto shrine, there will be a washing station near the entrance of the shrine. It is typical for a person to wash the impurities from their hands and their mouth in a specific pattern so that they are cleaned spiritually before entering the temple, that way they do not bring evil in with them. So depending on the season, not every temple will have the water fountains running, but some will be running, like this shrine here.
Creator
Tatum Pond
Publisher
KNox College Abolition Labs
Date
November 28, 2024
Rights
Knox College, Tatum Pond
Format
mp3 audio recording
Language
Japanese
Sound Item Type Metadata
Original Format
mp4 audio recording
Duration
00:54
Transcription
There is the sounds of small birds twittering at a higher pitch constantly as some crows caw above. There is a plane flying over head, adding a long, engine sound above the recording. Water is flowing off to the side at the wash station, and the small stream is creating a small, consistent pittering sound. A masculine voice calls for someone and they come closer to the station to wash their hands, changing with the rhythmic pattern of the water flow.