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Fig. 3.51 Schematic model of the catchment area of Kanamura faith
visited the shrine privately in January to pray for family safety. In the second
area, situated in the outer zone, Kanamura was believed by each community to
be a favor shrine. It was worshipped not by individuals, but by the community.
A visit to Kanamura also developed into a form of recreation.