New-Type Saints

On my way to check out the rooster shrine, I chanced upon these sight-challenged Jizos and a celebrity Kannon, chilling in a parking lot.

Finally, a Jizo-sama to protect kids who can’t see a baseball coming.

Lady Kannon, here to lead you safely through the valley of uncoolness without any of it rubbing off on you.

The saint of Fabulous.

Jonelle Patrick is the author of the Only In Tokyo mystery series,  published by Penguin/Intermix.