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Shinto Ritual of Natsukoshi no Oharae Purifies Attendees in Suwa Taisha Shrines

Title: Annual Shinto Ritual at Suwa Taisha Reveres Ancient Tradition of Purification Date: July 1, 2023 In a deeply symbolic Shinto ritual known as “Natsukoshi no Oharae,” attendees at Suwa Taisha Kamisha Hongu, situated in Suwa City, fervently purify their minds and bodies. On June 30, amidst the rain-soaked ambience, participants passed through a sacred […]