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Shinto monk in Ikebukuro collecting alms.Related content
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Collecting alms....or recruiting for the Mortal Kombat tournament?
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Haha, that would be awesome!
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Omg I love your pics * w * U show Japan on different way to me.
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I'm happy to hear that! Thank you!
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Wow! I have seen and photographed the exactly same monk during my trip in Tokyo, he is even holding the same bowl!! Man the world sure is small! Β
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It sure is! The monks go out to gather alms a lot, so they have a regular street presence. Still lucky you photographed him as well. Where did you chance upon him? My photo was shot in Ikebukuro.
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Surprisingly he was the only one I had seen on my trip.
Anyhow it is really a funny coincidence to have found him in another picture
I encountered him in Ueno ( and seemingly just 2 months after your photo)
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Wow, that is crazy! There are a few other 'public figures' in Tokyo as well that crop up in people's photos, such as Hattori-san (the home less guy), the weird grimace guy, the old man dressed as a school girl, the one monk who really hates having his picture taken, and so on. I was thinking I should put together a 'bestiary' of sorts cataloging all these people.
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That's hilarious, I checked up this Hattori-san, he's popular Β Now I am definitely going to be more aware when I wander around in Tokyo next time!
That's a nice idea you got. Gotta catch 'em all! Β
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If I give him money, to I get magic stuff then?
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Yes. You can buy a blessing which gives you +5 luck for 24 hours.
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This isn't some random guy dressed up? o.O
Because that is one really cool looking garment..
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That is SO cool!
I immediatley thought of those Pandarens from Warcraft
but I never realised their Monk class designs were
actually based on these Shinto Monks
Guess you learn something new everyday
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I give money to no beggar, however he seems a traveler, not a beggar. I would contribute.
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He's a monk from the local shrine.
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How did you get him cornered so easily! I have a hard time with that, normally they get away
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I gave him alms, then asked if I could take a photo. He nodded.
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Nice! You getting any good snow pics today?
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I did actually. I just posted one.
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heh one of these guys stands outside of Shinokubo station most days. I'm never sure whether I should give him money or not...I've heard so many stories about 'monks' asking for donations, but they're just scammers who pocket the money :/
Great photo though
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The fake monks will usually give you a gold plastic card or other cheap looking charm. Then they actually ask for money. Real monks will just stand around with a bowl, praying or chanting. Like this guy.
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ah ok 
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At firstΒ
I thought this man was a cosplayer!
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Definitely real monk.
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Back from hibernation, I see. Where the hell have you been??
Cool pic!
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Thanks! 
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Awesome photo, i love his old school outfit. Are monks like this common throughout Japan? or is it a more regional practice?Β
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