Praying for prosperity
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16:24 JST, January 4, 2023
Visitors to Kanda Myojin shrine in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, pressed their hands together in prayer Wednesday morning, as most companies and public offices resumed operations for the year. As uncertainty about the future lingers due to historical price hikes and the ongoing impact of the novel coronavirus, businesspeople most likely wished for financial prosperity.
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