Most of the thousands of padlocks hung on the guard rails have inscriptions carved into them. They generally have a family surname and good fortune wishes displayed on them. I am not sure why one location will have thousands and another similar location will have none. Some are hung near temples and some are hung on mountain walkways.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Lock Up Your Wishes
Most of the thousands of padlocks hung on the guard rails have inscriptions carved into them. They generally have a family surname and good fortune wishes displayed on them. I am not sure why one location will have thousands and another similar location will have none. Some are hung near temples and some are hung on mountain walkways.