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Ise Grand Shrine
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History and Mythological Foundations
According to Shinto tradition, Ise Grand Shrine was established during the reign of Emperor Suinin (29 BCE – 70 CE), making it one of Japan's oldest continuously maintained religious institutions. The shrine's foundation reflects the veneration of Amaterasu, who occupies a central position in Japanese mythology as the progenitor of the imperial line and ruler of the heavenly realm, Takamagahara.
The shrine's establishment coincided with the developme…