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Lake Kussharo Ainu Altar "Nusasan"

Ministry of Environment
Tokyo, Japan

An altar called nusasan in kotan (village) of Ainu. They perform rituals such as Iomante to send back the spirits of bear cubs.

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Title: Lake Kussharo Ainu Altar "Nusasan"
Location: Akan-Mashu National Park

Ministry of Environment

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