To the average passerby, this shrine may seem like a fairly commonplace neighborhood site. Its neighbors include a busy main road, a concrete hotel, and a construction site. But take just a couple of steps inside and the world lightens to reveal a tiny oasis in an urban world—full of bunnies. Sorry, no real ones, but bunny motifs, statues, fortunes, and carvings. Visitors are greeted by two curious rabbits that almost appear to be sniffing you. Many shrines and temples have guardians to watch their gates, and those who have seen…
