Meiji Jingu 08 - Sake Barrels

Content of the inscription:
„During the Meiji Era, Emperor Meiji, whose divine soul is enshrined here at Meji Jingu, led the industrial growth and modernization of Japan by encouraging various industries and supporting technological development.
Due to theirgrace and virtue, Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken, the beloved mother of our nation whose soul is also enshrined here, are held in the highest esteem by the Japanese people.
These sake barrels are offered every year tot he enshrined deities by members oft he Meiji Jingu Zenkoku Shuzo Keishinkai (Meiji Jingu Nationwide Sake Brewers Association) including the Kotokai, which has made offerings of sake for generations, as well as other sake brewers around Japan wishing to show their deep respect fort he souls of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken.
In addition to stating humble gratitude to all oft he brewers who have so graciously donated their sake, we also pray fort he continuous prosperty oft he sake brewing industry and all the other industries maintaining Japan’s traditional culture.“