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1995 Nissan Cima Hearse

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The Story

The Miyagata, or shrine-shape hearse, is a type of Reikyusha, the purpose of which is to transport the dearly departed from the mortuary to the crematorium. Underneath is a typical hearse, with a coffin slide and lock-downs inside, but around that is built a gilded cap resembling a Shinto shrine. In Japan, the level of the hearse’s ornamentation is generally regional, with some areas preferring more subdued styles and others liking to go all-in on going out.

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