Amabiki-kannon Merit Badge/雨引観音顕功章

Size 25 mm.
Weight 5.8 g.

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Obverse

雨引山 - Amabiki Mountain /Amabikiyama/

reverse

雨引観音顕功章 - Amabiki-kannon /Amabikisan Rakuhoji/ Merit Badge

Said to have been constructed in the second year of Emperor Yomei (587) by Horindokushukoji from China, this temple of the Toyama sect of Shingon Buddhism is located in Sakuragawa City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Many visitors come here every year seeking its blessing in regards to safe childbirth and child-raising. The main Kannon bodhisattva statue has been designated a National Important Cultural Property. The temple is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring and hydrangeas during the rainy season.​

Original case.

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Badges were made by the Fukoku Medal Works https://asiamedals.info/threads/badges-made-by-fukoku-medal-works.21659/

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