Horrifying ritual saw monks turn themselves into mummies - while they were still alive
Dedicated Japanese monks spent years going through the horrifying process of turning themselves into mummies whilst they were still alive, mimicking a ninth-century monk named Kūkai
When you consider travelling to Japan, you might imagine yourself enjoying some ramen, jubilantly singing karaoke, enjoying views of Mount Fuji or taking a trip to a Hello Kitty cafe. But what won't be on your list is visiting the mummified bodies of the sokushinbutsu.
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Blund 08/01/2024
阿… No way I am going to visit 😅
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