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Who takes care of roadside Shinto shrines in Japan?



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Old 02-09-2009, 03:49 PM
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Default Who takes care of roadside Shinto shrines in Japan?
Would it be the clergy from the closest local shrine, or is it a community upkeep thing?
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Old 02-14-2009, 03:49 PM
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Little old ladies (I should know, I lived in Northern Japan).
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Old 02-16-2009, 03:49 PM
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Les Scwab does. He also brings free beef when he feels festive!
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Old 02-21-2009, 03:49 PM
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Typically it's either an individual or community effort depending upon the size and importance.
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