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Kazufumi Okutani, 71 and son Masatsugu, 41 are the 24th and 25th generational Shinto "priests" in their family dating back to the 12th century. In the background scrolls are a number of illustrations of the Okutani family dynasty dating back to the first of their "priest" lineage. Shinto for Japanese society, represents a place and a time to purify and reconnect with life's vital forces, Kiso Mura, Japan.