Hakurei refers to a shrine in the Touhou Project, a popular series of Japanese bullet hell games created by ZUN. The shrine is dedicated to the Hakurei deity, who is responsible for maintaining the balance between the human world and the supernatural realm. It serves as a central location for many characters and events within the series. The Hakurei Shrine is often associated with the shrine maiden Reimu Hakurei, who protects it from various threats. The shrine is depicted as a traditional Japanese structure, surrounded by nature, and is a key setting for many of the game's storylines and conflicts.