Jizō is seen as the guardian of children – in particular, children who died before their parents – and is believed to help their souls reach paradise.

Jizo Statues at Zojoji Temple in Tokyo, Japan. © 2009 Norbert Woehnl Photography.

Shot with Nikon D200 and Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 lens. Edited in Lightroom 5.7.

写真の撮影場所：東京・増上寺