1. On December 14th, a traditional year-end ritual was held at Shinkyo Bridge in Tochigi Prefecture, serving as an entrance to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shrines and Temples of Nikko.
2. During the event, priests and maidens cleaned the bridge using bamboo poles with bamboo leaves attached, a practice that welcomes people from various countries.
3. The cleaning was led by Futarasan Shrine priest Suto Shigenari, who expressed hope for everyone's happiness in the new year. Additional year-end cleanings are planned at other sites in Nikko, including Rinnoji Temple and Yomeimon gate.
2. During the event, priests and maidens cleaned the bridge using bamboo poles with bamboo leaves attached, a practice that welcomes people from various countries.
3. The cleaning was led by Futarasan Shrine priest Suto Shigenari, who expressed hope for everyone's happiness in the new year. Additional year-end cleanings are planned at other sites in Nikko, including Rinnoji Temple and Yomeimon gate.
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Year-end ritual held at Shinkyo Bridge, Nikko UNESCO site on December 14th. Priests and maidens cleaned the bridge using bamboo poles for international goodwill. Led by Futarasan Shrine priest Suto Shigenari, who wished for happiness in the new year. Further cleanings at Rinnoji Temple and
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251212_23/#summary
Date: Dec. 12, 2025
Notes: 2025-12-12
Created: 2025/12/14 15:40
Updated: 2025/12/14 17:19
Last Read: 2025/12/14 17:19