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Place: Shiraito Falls - also called the "Falls of White Thread" are formed by water collected from rainfall and melted snows of Mt. Fuji, transported by channels of solidified lava - Mount Fuji in the background. the falls are of great religious importance to the Shingon Buddhism school. The monks meditate by standing under the falling ice-cold water, without moving for hours. Details: postmarked seemingly in 1916, with original Japanese stamp, posted from Japan to Austria, written in German Item: shiraito-falls-0003 Price: 12.50 EUR