This unknown shrine in Japan enshrines cars that have been smashed into pieces of metal! But the drivers all came to pray for safe driving next year!

Have travelers who have visited Japan visited shrines to some extent? Although shrines have been centers of faith throughout Japan since ancient times, many long-standing shrines are facing inheritance challenges due to the trend of aging society and declining birth rates.

However, it is worth mentioning that under these challenges, some unique shrines have also emerged in various parts of Japan. For example, located in Takayama City, Gifu PrefectureGo no ShrineSurprisingly, there is a damaged car enshrined! Let’s explore the mysteries behind this.

According to statistics, there are about 80000 shrines in Japan, but 60% of them have an annual income of less than 3 million yen, which makes them face huge difficulties in maintenance and operation.

The main sources of income for the shrine are incense money and various prayer fees.

However, due to the trend of declining birth rates, these incomes are gradually decreasing.

The news program “Intelligence 7days News Anchor” on TBS TV in Japan recently produced a special report on the economic situation of shrines. The program introduces some long-standing shrines that are struggling to operate due to declining birth rates and aging populations, while also showcasing some emerging shrines that have emerged in adversity.

For example, in Takayama City, Gifu PrefectureGo no ShrineAt first glance, this may seem like an empty space for shipping containers, but it is a true ‘shrine’.

This container is calledWalk to the templeThe one enshrined inside is a worn-out car, which, according to the administrator Ms. Inada Masana, happens to belong to the shrineDivine Body.

Once, this car protected her father in an accident.

Ms. Inada’s father once drove this car to participate in American road races.

In the competition, he had a car accident at a speed of 300 kilometers per hour, and everyone thought his life was in danger.

However, he managed to escape unscathed from the car.

My dad crawled out of the car unscathed

The collision was so severe that everyone thought he was doomed at the time

He’s really lucky

This surprising lucky event prompted them to hope that this good luck could be passed on to more people.

So we also hope that this luck can be shared among everyone

Therefore, many drivers often come here by car, hoping toThe Wheel of Strong FortunePray for safety and good luck.

A worshipper mentioned, “After last year’s worship, the car dealership has been going smoothly all year. I hope it can continue to be safe in the coming year

However, strictly speaking, this is different from traditionalshrineThere is still a difference.

Ms. Inada stated that they are of a private nature and have not registered as religious entities, but only borrowed the name of the shrine.

We consider it a private shrine here, and we have also received contact from the shrine’s main hall before

We told them that ‘we are not a religious corporation’, ‘we are just borrowing the name of a shrine’

They agreed to let us use it

Obviously, despite the continuous decline in the number of modern shrines, there are still many unique; Shrine&# 8221; Constantly emerging.

Have you ever seen anyone worship any special ‘gods’?