In Japan, an Iceless Lake and an Absent God Sound an Ancient Warning
For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its ...
Global warming blamed for 7-year absence of 'gods' path' winter ice ridge on Japan lake
SUWA, Nagano -- A natural phenomenon called "Omiwatari," in which ice forming on the surface of Lake Suwa in Nagano ...
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“Guardians of the Harvest”: A Deep Look at Suwa Taisha Rituals
The Suwa region of Nagano Prefecture is famed for its Onbashira festival, taking place every six years. A documentary filmmaker takes a look at lesser-known aspects of the ancient faith ...
Global warming blamed for 7-year absence of 'gods' path' winter ice ridge on Japan lake
SUWA, Nagano -- A natural phenomenon called "Omiwatari," in which ice forming on the surface of Lake Suwa in Nagano ...