Katsuura Hachiman Shrine in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, held its annual festival on September 21st, drawing tourists with the spectacular “Underwater Purification” ritual in which carriers of the mikoshi, or portable shrine, leapt into the sea from the fishing port pier.
Category: tradition
The dog was cremated with all rituals and villagers who attended also followed traditions, including a ritual bath.
The dog was cremated with all rituals and villagers who attended also followed traditions, including a ritual bath.
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