Ise Jingu: Ancient Tradition, New Every 20 Years
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What if I told you there's a historic building in Japan that gets completely demolished and rebuilt from scratch every two decades?
Sounds wild, right? But that's exactly what happens at Ise Jingu, Japan's most revered Shinto shrine. This incredible practice, called Shikinen Sengu, has been going on for over 1,300 years. It's not about being wasteful; it's a profound tradition ensuring purity and, crucially, passing down ancient building techniques and craftsmanship through generations. They literally build an identical twin, preserving skills and spiritual essence like a living, breathing blueprint.
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