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The sleeping mat has to get folded up before it gets put away, but who should do the folding?
Urashima Taro spent centuries at the sea dragon’s palace at the bottom of the ocean, but this Nagano temple says it’s where the story ends.
The historical reason this shrine in the heart of the city is becoming a must-visit for idol fans.
Does this mean the priest’s purification ritual has placated the beast? Or is it an omen of something else to come?
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[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
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