SHINGU, Wakayama Pref. – An event to replace a shimenawa sacred rope hanging above a World Heritage waterfall was held Monday to prepare for an upcoming festival at Kumano Nachi Grand Shrine in Wakayama Prefecture.
The event, which takes place twice a year, was initially scheduled for last Thursday but was postponed due to heavy rain.
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