Shinto devotees in Tokyo brave icy ritual to purify the soul

From Global News.

Shinto worshippers in Tokyo plunged into an ice-cold pool on Sunday as part of a traditional New Year purification ritual, chanting prayers to cleanse the body and spirit.

The ceremony, dating back to 1955, draws participants seeking renewal, health and good fortune for the year ahead.

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