In the Toadiji Temple, it is said you will have a long life if you can crawl through the hole in this pillar. Considering that children are the only people who can fit through the pillar, it is sort of a self fulfilling prophesy.

Daily Travel Photo – Nara, Japan
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I need to go to Nara too then, to crawl in the hole to get my self fulfilling prophesy.
Your courage and adventurous nature are guiding you along through very fulfilling experiences. I love the background photo on this site. You have gifted vision. What prompted you to embark on this long-term journey and what do you hope to gain from it?
The hole in the pillar offers an uplifting prophecy to inspire hope and positive thinking.