Over 10,000 wind chimes in Mitsuidera temple

The soothing sounds of more than 10,000 wind chimes are providing relief from the heat at a temple in the southwestern Japanese prefecture of Fukuoka. Visitors to Mitsuidera temple in Tagawa City can enjoy the refreshing musical accompaniment through August 31.

Colorful strips of paper hang from the chimes, bearing messages people have written that wish for their family’s health and global peace. Visitors are treated to a calming atmosphere created by the chimes and soap bubbles that are blown into the temple precinct.