Arte y Cultura
Japan’s holiest shrine is pulled down and rebuilt every 20 years – on purpose
Shinto is Japan’s indigenous religion, blending formal, elaborate ceremonial practices from the imperial tradition with local, community-based beliefs.
Recoded to Forum Agenda on 29/05/2024.
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Salud y sistemas de salud
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Crecimiento Económico
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Desarrollo Sostenible
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Naturaleza y Biodiversidad
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Transición energética
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Naturaleza y Biodiversidad
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Naturaleza y Biodiversidad
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Salud y sistemas de salud
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