Itsukushima is an island in Japan which is considered to be a holy place and thus it needs to be maintained with complete purity, according to Shinto religion. Since 1878 deaths and births are not allowed in this area and the priests of the nearby shrine make it sure that the rules are strictly followed by everyone. Pregnant women whose delivery date is approaching and old and seriously ill people are not permitted here.
Rules to follow in Itsukushima
No dying
No giving birth
No cutting down trees
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