Hidden in the quiet countryside of Shingo Village, this bizarre landmark centers on two earthen mounds marked with wooden crosses, which local lore claims to be the final resting place of Jesus Christ and his brother. According to an extraordinary apocryphal tale unearthed in the 1930s, Christ escaped crucifixion in Judea to live out his days in northern Japan as a garlic farmer until the age of 106. Complete with a small museum detailing this fantastical backstory, it offers an unforgettable and delightfully strange detour for travelers exploring the Lake Towada region.
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