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Finally, a Giant Straw Sandal over 2 Meters Long Is Thrown Into the sea... The 'Waraji Festival,' Which Has Been Held for over 300 Years in Shima City, Mie Prefecture, Prays for Safety at Sea and a Bountiful Catch
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On the 12th, the traditional "Waraji Festival," which has been held for over 300 years, took place in Shima City, Mie Prefecture, to pray for safety at sea and a bountiful catch. Local children performed a Shinto ritual by pulling a giant straw sandal measuring 2.3m long and 1.7m wide, while men carried the giant sandal through the harbor. This festival, which has continued for over 300 years, is based on a legend in which villagers, troubled by…
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