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There Is a 'Divorce Temple' in Japan: A 700-Year-Old Shrine that Provides Refuge to Women Who Have Been Abused by Their Husbands!

Summary by TV9 Kannada
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.

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TV9 Kannada broke the news on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
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