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Women Embark on Ancient Yamabushi Mountain Priest Training in Yamagata Pref.; Participants Train by Running Through Woods, Meditating Under Waterfalls

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The Yomiuri Shimbun

13:00 JST, September 7, 2024

TSURUOKA, Yamagata — A group of women began yamabushi mountain priest training, which includes meditating under waterfalls, on Friday on Mt. Haguro.

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