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Omiwatari, or the "Crossing of the Gods," is a sacred phenomenon that occurs on Japan’s Lake Suwa when ice ridges form across its frozen surface. 🧊 According to legend, these are the footsteps of Takeminakata—the god enshrined at Suwa—who crosses the lake to visit the goddess Yasakatome. For centuries, this awe-inspiring event has been revered as a powerful symbol of the divine. But today, it’s vanishing due to environmental changes. Discover the story in the latest episode of Sacred Planet wit
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