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Japanese festivals are traditional festive occasions often celebrated with dance and music in Japan.In Japan, festivals are called matsuri (祭り), and 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 ...
Niiname-sai is the common name of the festival, but the same kanji can also be read Jinshō-sai [3] or Niiname-no-Matsuri. [3] Niiname can also be read Niinae, Niinai, Niwanai, Niwanami or Nyūnami. [5] The first Niiname-sai following the accession of a new emperor is called the Daijō-sai (大嘗祭, also read Ōname-Matsuri and Ōnie-no ...
Pages in category "Winter festivals in Japan" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. H.
In modern times, kadomatsu are placed after Christmas until January 7 (or January 15 during the Edo period) and are considered temporary housing for kami.Designs for kadomatsu vary depending on region but are typically made of pine, bamboo, and sometimes ume tree sprigs which represent longevity, prosperity and steadfastness, respectively. [2] "
Visitors ring the bell at Ōsu Kannon in Nagoya. Joya no Kane (除夜の鐘) lit. ' midnight bell ' is a Japanese Buddhist event held annually on New Year's Eve. The bell, or bonshō, is struck at midnight of December 31, as a part of the Ōmisoka celebrations.
Winter festivals in Japan (8 P) T. Tokyo Marathon (1 C, 21 P) Pages in category "Winter events in Japan" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total.
Winter (between December and February) Dezome-shiki: Tokyo Big Sight: Fireman's Parade: Winter (between December and February) Setsubun: Sensō-ji and other major temples: Winter (between December and February)
Ōmisoka (大晦日) or ōtsugomori (大晦) is a Japanese traditional celebration on the last day of the year. Traditionally, it was held on the final day of the 12th lunar month.