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1. Ise

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   Ise (伊勢, Ise) is a multifaceted designation primarily referring to a historical region, a modern city, and a principal religious complex in Japan. While most commonly associated with the Ise Grand Shrine, the term carries significant weight in contexts ranging from Shinto theology to traditional Japanese architecture. The geographic area historically known as Ise Province forms the southern portion of modern Mie Prefecture.
   Etymology and Historical Geography

2. Ise Grand Shrine

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   Ise Grand Shrine (伊勢神宮, Ise Jingū) is a Shinto shrine located in Ise, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Dedicated primarily to Amaterasu, the sun goddess and supreme deity in Japanese mythology, the shrine complex is among the most sacred sites in Japanese religious practice. The shrine is notable for its architectural style and its historical role as a center of state religious administration, particularly during the [Meiji Restoration](/entries/meiji-restoration/…