- Shinto priests recently replaced a sacred rope at Nachi Falls in Japan, a site revered as a deity.
- The replacement ceremony, performed in July and December, involved a difficult ascent and placement in icy water.
- The ritual aims to bring a prosperous new year for all worshippers.
A: Hey! Did you hear about Nachi Falls?
B: No! What’s new there?
A: They just replaced the *shimenawa* rope! You know, that big, sacred rope?
B: Oh yeah! I’ve seen pictures. It's so impressive! Why did they do that?
A: It’s a tradition. They replace it twice a year, in July and December. It’s for the New Year!
B: Wow, that must have been a tough job. How did they do it?
A: Apparently, the priests climbed all the way to the top. It took them like, half an hour!
B: Seriously? That’s dedication! Did they have any trouble?
A: I heard they had to tie lifelines to their waists because the water is freezing! They’re brave!
B: Wow! It’s 26 meters long! That's pretty huge!
A: Yeah! They really wanted to make sure it was tight and secure.
B: I wonder why they do it?
A: A senior priest said they hope the new year will be good for everyone who worships there.
- The replacement ceremony, performed in July and December, involved a difficult ascent and placement in icy water.
- The ritual aims to bring a prosperous new year for all worshippers.
A: Hey! Did you hear about Nachi Falls?
B: No! What’s new there?
A: They just replaced the *shimenawa* rope! You know, that big, sacred rope?
B: Oh yeah! I’ve seen pictures. It's so impressive! Why did they do that?
A: It’s a tradition. They replace it twice a year, in July and December. It’s for the New Year!
B: Wow, that must have been a tough job. How did they do it?
A: Apparently, the priests climbed all the way to the top. It took them like, half an hour!
B: Seriously? That’s dedication! Did they have any trouble?
A: I heard they had to tie lifelines to their waists because the water is freezing! They’re brave!
B: Wow! It’s 26 meters long! That's pretty huge!
A: Yeah! They really wanted to make sure it was tight and secure.
B: I wonder why they do it?
A: A senior priest said they hope the new year will be good for everyone who worships there.
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Nachi Falls: Shinto priests recently replaced the sacred *shimenawa* rope in a challenging July/Dec ceremony. The ritual, involving a difficult ascent & icy water, aims to bring a prosperous new year for worshippers.
Nachi Falls: Shinto priests recently replaced the sacred *shimenawa* rope in a challenging July/Dec ceremony. The ritual, involving a difficult ascent & icy water, aims to bring a prosperous new year for worshippers.
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Category ID: listed_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251228_03/#summary
Date: Dec. 28, 2025
Notes: NHK News Summary - 2025-12-28
Created: 2025/12/29 06:40
Updated: 2025/12/29 08:08
Last Read: 2025/12/29 08:08