A special 'divorce temple' in Kamakura, Japan has a 700-year history. At a time when only men had the right to divorce, it was a center for providing safe haven, peace of mind, and legal divorce to women who had been subjected to domestic violence. Founded by a female nun, Kakusan Shido, the temple stands as a symbol of empowerment by giving new life to helpless women.
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A special 'divorce temple' in Kamakura, Japan has a 700-year history. At a time when only men had the right to divorce, it was a center for providing safe haven, peace of mind, and legal divorce to women who had been subjected to domestic violence. Founded by a female nun, Kakusan Shido, the temple stands as a symbol of empowerment by giving new life to helpless women.