Meoto Iwa. Symbol of marriage

Not far from the Japanese town of Futami, in the south of the country, there are two small remote rock in the water. They are called Meoto Iwa and symbolize a marriage between a man and a woman.

These two Kekura so-called stand-alone in the water rocks, are the inhabitants of the nearby place of worship temple Okitama Ft. Two rocks - two characters. One of Kekura - an image of the god Izanagi creations, and the second - the goddess of creation and death of Izanami. They were also a married couple. As you know, the higher the rock - it is Izanagi. Connecting cables - a symbol of the strong bonds of marriage. They are made of woven rice stalks. The total weight of "design" is almost a ton! It replaced before each of the ceremonies. And here they are held three times a year: in May, September and December.