JAPAN Honshu Ise

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Shrine maidens dance the ancient yamato mai near the Grand Shrine of Ise symbolizing the creation of Japan and the Japanese people. They carry branches of the sacred sakaki tree. custom, tradition, Asia Asian Nihon Nippon Performance Religion

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