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Daily Life In Miyajima Island

MIYAJIMA, JAPAN - APRIL 15: Paper 'Omikuji' fortunes are tied to ropes at Daisho-in Temple on Miyajima Island, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, on April 15, 2026. This common practice in Japanese Buddhism and Shintoism involves visitors tying their fortunes to a designated area, particularly if the prediction is unfavorable, as a way to leave bad luck behind and seek divine intervention for a better future. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13586985
Date Taken	15 April 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Artur Widak/NurPhoto

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