By LISA VOGT/ Special to Asahi Weekly
August 31, 2021 at 07:00 JST
Misogi pond is considered one of Japan’s most sacred places. “Misogi” means purification with water. According to legend, this is the birthplace of the sun goddess Amaterasu. (Photo by Lisa Vogt)
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