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Japanese festivals, or matsuri (Japanese: 祭り), are traditional festive occasions often celebrated with dance and music in Japan.The origin of the word matsuri is related to the kami (神, Shinto deities); there are theories that the word matsuri is derived from matsu (待つ) meaning "to wait (for the kami to descend)", tatematsuru (献る) meaning "to make offerings to the kami", and ...
Pages in category "Religious festivals in Japan" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Aoi Matsuri; F.
Pages in category "Lists of religious festivals" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total. ... Japanese festivals; List of Sikh festivals;
Tokyo holds many festivals (matsuri) throughout the year. Major Shinto shrine festivals include the Sanno Festival at Hie Shrine, and the Sanja Festival at Asakusa Shrine. The Kanda Matsuri in Tokyo is held every two years in May. The festival features a parade with elaborately decorated floats and thousands of people.
Religious in origin, Sanja Matsuri is primarily a festival of celebration. The atmosphere around Asakusa during the weekend of the festival is charged and energetic. People continuously flood the streets surrounding the Sensō-ji and flutes, whistles, chanting and taiko (traditional Japanese drums) can be heard throughout the district.
Religious festivals in Japan (1 C, 9 P) Japanese folk religion (5 C, ... Pages in category "Religion in Japan" The following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 ...
Religious festivals in Japan (1 C, 9 P) International sports competitions hosted by Japan (49 C, 102 P) ... List of festivals in Japan * Japanese festivals; A.
List of festivals in Japan * Japanese festivals; A. List of festivals in Aomori Prefecture; K. List of festivals and events in Kamakura; N. Festivals in Nagoya; O.