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During the Niiname-sai, an ancient Shinto ritual that says thanks for the crops of the previous year [3] and prays for fruitfulness in the following year, [3] the Emperor of Japan says thanks to his gods for the fall harvest. It is held in the Imperial Palace, [3] as well as other shrines including Ise Grand Shrine [3] and Izumo Shrine.
5th - Joma Shinji (除魔神事) at Tsurugaoka Hachiman: Festival to keep evil spirits away. [1] Archers shoot at a target on which is painted the word "devil". [1] 15th - Sagichō (左義長) at Tsurugaoka Hachiman: The paper decorations used during the New Year festivities are publicly burned. [1]
Hatsumōde (初詣, hatsumōde) is one of the major Japanese traditions of the new year, which is the first visit to a Buddhist temple or Shinto shrine visit of the Japanese New Year. [1] Typically taking place on the first, second, or third day of the year, it’s meant to bring a fresh start to the year.
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Sanja Matsuri (三社祭, literally "Three Shrine Festival"), or Sanja Festival, is one of the three largest Shinto festivals in Tokyo. It is considered one of the wildest and largest in Japan. [ 2 ] The festival is held in honor of Hinokuma Hamanari, Hinokuma Takenari, and Hajino Nakatomo, the three men who established and founded the Sensō ...
The Tanomi Sai is the last of the three large Shinto festivals held by Aso Shrine for the year. The Guji San at Aso shrine conduct special ceremonies to give thanks to the Agriculture kami for the successful harvesting of the rice. As a sign of their gratitude to the gods, the farmers of the neighboring village give their first crop of rice as ...
Lunar new year celebrations in Filipino-Chinese communities Festival of Hearts [31] [30] February (month long) [31] Tanjay City [31] [30] The Philippine International Arts Festival (PIAF) [30] February (whole month) [30] nationwide [30] Sumilang Festival: Feb 1 to Feb 2: Silang, Cavite: Honours Our Lady of the Candles: Pedrista Festival (Feast ...
Sapatero Festival - an annual shoe festival showcases the different shoes produced in the Shoe Capital of the Philippines, Marikina. Marikina Christmas Festival - an annual Christmas festival in Marikina showcasing bazaars, amusement parks, concerts, night-out boding, fireworks display and food caravans in 3 key areas in the city, Riverbanks ...