In Japan, an Iceless Lake and an Absent God Sound an Ancient Warning
For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its ...
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Global warming blamed for 7-year absence of 'gods' path' winter ice ridge on Japan lake
SUWA, Nagano -- A natural phenomenon called "Omiwatari," in which ice forming on the surface of Lake Suwa in Nagano ...
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“Guardians of the Harvest”: A Deep Look at Suwa Taisha Rituals
Suwa Taisha is especially famous for its thrilling ... where the trunks are erected as pillars in the four corners of each of the shrine grounds. A highlight of the festival is worshippers riding ...
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Waiting for the God's Crossing
An ice bridge rises up from Lake Suwa, connecting its opposite shores ... The chief priest and parishioners from Yatsurugi Shrine came to the lake in winter to pray for its appearance and to ...