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Pinkoro Jizo Son

ぴんころ地蔵尊

Health & Healinghealthy longevity pin-pin-korori
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Pinkoro Jizō is a folk manifestation of Jizō Bosatsu venerated primarily in Japan, particularly associated with a shrine in Nagano Prefecture, in connection with popular hopes for a long, healthy life followed by a swift, painless death. The name draws on the words "pin" (living vigorously) and "korori" (dying suddenly and peacefully), reflecting a widespread folk wish rather than a formally canonized doctrine. As with other Jizō figures, devotion centers on compassion and protection, and visitors traditionally offer prayers and small stones at the statue in hopes tied to health and peaceful passing.

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