Atago Shrine

     I had a job interview yesterday in Tokyo, which went very well.  I will find out in March if I have the job or not, Japan does not make decisions quickly.  Maybe we could learn something from that in the States.  I know that it is tough when you need work, to have to wait so long.  I only know about finding a job in education, so if you are a carpenter, maybe things are a little faster. . .
     When I finished the interview I had an hour or so to myself in the heart of Tokyo.  I had to do a little sightseeing, and since there was a shrine next door, I decided to investigate.  I approached Atago shrine from the back and walked around the areas that seemed the least traveled.  I like to get a sense of a place from different perspectives, and I was not disappointed this time.  The site was beautifully landscaped throughout.  At the front of the shrine I found some interesting signs in English, which tells me they are for Gaijin (foreigners like me).  I took some photos for you to see, they are definitely quite blunt and did not leave any doubt in my mind.