Lost in Translation

Took a ferry from Fukuoka to a rural island. Disposed of small change at a shrine: 15 coins worth 65 cents. In return, took an Omikuji, a fortune printed on a strip of paper. Mangled by Google Translate, it appeared to urge me to drown in color and alcohol, and be a little selfish.

On the front of the box with a blue lid is a coin slot for the ¥100 donation, and a larger hole for reaching in and taking an Omikuji. Fortune cookies were possibly derived from this custom.

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