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Jinko-in (Kyoto, Japan)
At this temple, illnesses can be extracted through an esoteric “cucumber exorcism.” (NOTE: This entry includes a Virtual Reality tour of the location.)
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Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital (Taichung, Taiwan)
The Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital was initially built in response to the lack of access to healthcare in Taichung’s Tanzi District and its surrounding areas. In addition to community health outreach, the hospital currently focuses on a wide array of medical services, ranging from preventive care to long-term care.