Feb. 27, 2024, 2:49 p.m. | Lilian Manansala (lmanansala@businessinsider.com)

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A centuries-old tradition ended in 2024 due to Japan's aging population and decline in birth rates. The Somin-sai was an annual rite of purification.

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