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Tuesday, 03 June 2008
Tengu Picture

Tengu are mountain and forest goblins with both Shinto and Buddhist attributes. Their supernatural powers include shape-shifting into human or animal forms, the ability to speak to humans without moving their mouth, the magic of moving instantly from place to place without using their wings, and the sorcery to appear uninvited in the dreams of the living. Seen here is a Shinto priest in Naha City, Okinawa Japan wearing a Tengu mask at Naminoue Shinto Shrine.

 
Located between Kyushu and Taiwan, Okinawa is the largest island in Okinawa Prefecture. Although part of Japan, Okinawa has it's own unique legacy, spoken language, and influencing culture. The people of Okinawa are descendants of the Ryukyus who had ties with both Japan and China.
Photographers in Okinawa and Japan, HDR Japan features HDR photography from Japan and also hosts annual photo exhibitions in Okinawa, Japan. Members can post blogs, maintain a personal profile and upload pictures of Okinawa and Japan. For more information on having your photos in our exhibitions, please contact us.