Why is it that places of worship often have a huge shopping street leading towards it? It's not just Nakamise St. on the way to Senso-ji (Asakusa Kannon Temple). Even going as far back as biblical times, there are always vendors by temples and churches. I'm sure there is a study somewhere as to why.
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Sunday, February 26, 2012
Asakusa--the Old and New Tokyo Rolled into One
Why is it that places of worship often have a huge shopping street leading towards it? It's not just Nakamise St. on the way to Senso-ji (Asakusa Kannon Temple). Even going as far back as biblical times, there are always vendors by temples and churches. I'm sure there is a study somewhere as to why.
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