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Awashima Jinja - Japan’s Shrine for Unwanted (Haunted?) Dolls
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In this episode of the Supernatural Japan Podcast, we explore the mystical Awashima Shrine in Wakayama, Japan—a sacred site renowned for its unique connection to dolls and fertility. Known as the resting place for old or unwanted dolls, the shrine is steeped in spiritual lore and rituals to comfort these inanimate objects believed to harbor souls. Tune in as we uncover the stories and traditions that make Awashima Shrine a truly supernatural destination.
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31 episodes
Manage episode 466855113 series 3345793
In this episode of the Supernatural Japan Podcast, we explore the mystical Awashima Shrine in Wakayama, Japan—a sacred site renowned for its unique connection to dolls and fertility. Known as the resting place for old or unwanted dolls, the shrine is steeped in spiritual lore and rituals to comfort these inanimate objects believed to harbor souls. Tune in as we uncover the stories and traditions that make Awashima Shrine a truly supernatural destination.
Follow the podcast:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551918404228&mibextid=LQQJ4d
X: https://twitter.com/MadForMaple
Email: supernaturaljapan@gmail.com
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