Manifestation of ‘Harai(祓い)’: Purification and Rebirth
Awakening (覺醒) : Teppozu Inari Shrine Kan-chu Misogi (Mid-winter Cold Water Ablution)

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This ritual serves as a profound spiritual awakening, jolting a soul numbed by the complacency of routine with frigid, icy water. It ignites a dormant will to live and reclaims a pristine clarity of mind these purification rituals are to pray for good health during the New Year.​