on the YNKs
No.043
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Model
Chief priest of Teppozu Inari Shrine
Fumitaka Nakagawa
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Comment
The beginning of this shrine dates back to the early Heian period. The shrine was relocated to this location in the first year of the Kan'ei Era during the Edo Period (1603-1868). The shrine spread throughout the country as a maritime guardian deity for many sailors, and was often depicted in ukiyoe woodblock prints by artists such as Hiroshige Utagawa.
The annual festival is held from May 2 to 5, and on the second Sunday of January, a cold-weather bathing contest (Kanchu Misogi) is held to pray for good health and good fortune throughout the year.
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Location
Teppozu Inari Shrine precincts
2025.08.07
Born in Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture, he dropped out of the Department of Photography, Nihon University College of Art. While working on advertising visuals, he visits his hometown of Sasebo and has continuously exhibited his works. His photo books include HEAVEY METAL, 17, and Shashinron (on photography). He is a representative of the photo studio STUH studio, which is located in Hacchobori.
