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| April 15th, November 15th |
The Hiwatarishi or Fire Walk Ritual |
This festival/ritual is a slated as a walk on holy fire of Cypress to make wishes come true. |
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April 15th
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Toukasai or Peach Flower Festival
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The State Peace and Chrysanthemum flower ceremonial offerings to the deities. The event also offers dance dedicated to the deities. |
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| April 16th - 18th |
Toukasai-Jinn oh or Noh Deity |
400 Noh actors gather annually to dedicate traditional Noh and Kyogen plays to the gods and takes place on the Itsukushima Shrine stage. |
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| Middle of March - Middle of September |
Oshimameguri-Otoguishiki Festival |
The festival presents arcane rituals based on legends Oshimameuri with Otoguishiki being the most important ritual among them.
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| Lunar calendar June 17th |
Kangensai |
First debuted by Tairano Kiyomori, a military commander of the Heian Era (8th - 12th Century), the Shrine Ritual is a celebration of music first dedicated on the high seas, then in shrines. |
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| Middle of August |
Tamatorisai Festival |
The festival presents young men forming human pyramids on the turret build in the sea, then jump to get a sacred gem hanging on a 26 foot tall tower |
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| September 9th - 11th |
Mantoue |
Lights, candles, and stone lanterns light up the Mantou Festival, giving participants and spectators an opportunity to pray for world peace, as well as enjoy a concert. |
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| Lunar calendar August 1st |
Anamosa |
A tradition to show thanksgiving for the annual crop yield and offers a decorated ship with Dango dolls and offerings set to sail by candle light. |
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October 15th
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Kikkasai or Chrysanthemum Flower Festival
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The State Peace and Chrysanthemum flower ceremonial offerings to the deities. The event also offers dance dedicated to the deities. |
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| December 31st |
Chinkasai |
To fittingly end the year, the Chinkasai Ritual, December 31, is a ritual on the last day of the year originating from the Edo Era (1610 - 1867). Young people with Happi coats carry a giant torch on the beach. |
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