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The wedded rocks of the Ise Bay

Sun, July 22, 2018, by Muza-chan

The two sacred rocks of the Ise Bay are representing the central deities of the Shinto religion, Izanagi and Izanami. Many Japanese couples are visiting this beautiful place, because the Meoto Iwa “wedded rocks” are a symbol of marriage, the larger rock representing the husband and the smaller rock the wife…

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Meoto Iwa, Ise
Meoto Iwa, Ise
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