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Meoto Iwa

This pair of small sea rocks has been "wed" using rope and ancient Shinto tradition.

Ise Grand Shrine

This ancient shrine has been rebuilt every 20 years since the eighth century.

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Toba-shi, Japan

Ama Hut Hachiman Kamado

Huts like this were once a hub for the female divers who collected pearls and seafood off Japan's coasts.

12 miles from Ise

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