3rd February, 2003 - After walking some distance (always towards the tower) we came across Zojo-ji (or Zoujou-ji)... which was established around 1393 AD... but like many other such temples was significantly damaged during WWII and remade mostly out of concrete. Behind the temple, Tokyo Tower looms over the surrounds, like a giant rocket ship ready to take the enlightened few to a much better place. Australia?Zoujou-ji is also rather well known for it's Jizo statues that surround the temple like some mystical totem fence. The Jizo are there to represent the lost children (or those that died in childbirth), and indeed are where the ashen remains are stored. It's an eerie feeling walking past these sad, beautiful statues, their sad innocent expressions, their hand made windmills catching the last rays of sunlight.The children's clothing is meant to protect them on their solitary journey. A sobering and moving experience.
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