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The giant rocks that are its deity are said to be the origin of the name Iwate, "hand of rock". An ogre is said to have pressed his handprint here, swearing never to return.
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Mitsuishi Shrine (Mitsuishi Jinja) is a shrine in Morioka, Iwate. It is also called Mitsuishi Shrine in an alternate spelling.
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Founded：Unknown Blessings：Warding off evil
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