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Boasting thousands of years of history and a World Heritage listing, Okinoshima is Japan's very own treasure island. It's also completely off limits to women.

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Japan’s ancient and sacred Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail, a UNESCO World Heritage route with 1,200 years of history.

From hatsumōde to victory charms, many athletes have rituals that are rooted in the spiritual side of Japanese sport.