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How to Visit A Shrine in Japan

Be an expert in the basics of visiting shrines in Japan.

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Heidi & Shelley visit the “Anime Shrine” in Akihabara, famous for the anime LoveLive. They go through the basics of what to do when visiting a shrine in Japan and explain what ema and omikuji are.

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