A picture taken on April 6, 2019 shows Takachiho Gorge in Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture. Several sites in Takachiho are associated with ancient lore, including the Ama no Iwato (heavenly rock cave), where sun goddess Amaterasu Omikami is said to have hidden; and the Takamagahara prayer site, where gods are believed to have bowed and worshipped the heavens (Takamagahara) after descending from that sphere. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )