© 2026 Wilko van de Kamp
This photograph was created in Shibuya, Japan.
Tucked away along the peaceful forest path of Meiji Shrine in Tokyo, you'll find this wall of 125 sake barrels. These barrels, known as kazaridaru, are not just decorative—they are sacred offerings from breweries across Japan, celebrating the country’s deep-rooted connection between sake, spirituality, and culture.
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Kazaridaru
Tucked away along the peaceful forest path of Meiji Shrine in Tokyo, you'll find this wall of 125 sake barrels. These barrels, known as kazaridaru, are not just decorative—they are sacred offerings from breweries across Japan, celebrating the country’s deep-rooted connection between sake, spirituality, and culture.
