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Daily Life In Miyajima Island

MIYAJIMA, JAPAN - APRIL 15: The Chief Priest of Daisho-in Temple bows before taking the first barefoot steps across smoldering embers as Yamabushi monks blow conch shell trumpets during the Hiwatari Shinji (Fire Walking Ceremony) on Miyajima Island, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, on April 15, 2026. This ancient Shugendo ritual involves traversing a bed of hot cypress coals to pray for spiritual purification, good health, and the fulfillment of worldly desires. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13587148
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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