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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.
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Yushima Tenman-gū (湯島天満宮) is a Shinto shrine located in the Bunkyō ward of Tokyo, Japan. Established in 458, it is now devoted to Tenjin, the kami of Learning. For this reason, it is also called Yushima Tenjin. It is located very close to Ueno Park, and not far from the University of Tokyo. It is frequently sited by prospective ...
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 ...
Shrine name Location Enshrined deity California Shinto Shrine of Shusse Inari in America (アメリカ出世稲荷神社) Los Angeles (宇迦之御魂神) Uka-no-Mitama-no-Kami
Today, in addition to hosting the Gion Matsuri, Yasaka Shrine welcomes thousands of people every New Year, for traditional Japanese New Year rituals and celebrations. In April, the crowds pass through the temple on their way to Maruyama Park, a popular hanami (cherry blossom viewing) site. Lanterns decorate the stage with the names of festival ...