Matsuri (祭) is the Japanese word for a festival or holiday. In Japan, festivals are usually sponsored by a local shrine or temple, though they can be secular. Festivals are often based …

There are countless local festivals (祭り, matsuri) in Japan because almost every shrine celebrates one of its own. Most festivals are held annually and celebrate the shrine's deity or a …

Matsuri, (Japanese: “festival”), in general, any of a wide variety of civil and religious ceremonies in Japan; more particularly, the shrine festivals of Shintō. Matsuri vary according to the shrine, …

Matsuri are held to express gratitude to nature and the gods, to enjoy life, and to foster community. Knowing Matsuri is knowing Japan. You can experience history you would not …

Through matsuri, the Japanese celebrate and pray for the kami, and together both kami and participants are rejuvenated. Matsuri are rituals to both strengthen the bonds and solidarity …

Mar 24, 2020 · What is a matsuri? Matsuri is the Japanese word for a festival or celebration. Originally, the word matsuri was a generic name used for all Shinto ceremonies. In Japanese, …

Aug 2, 2019 · Fireworks, food, dancing, music and the quirky attraction here and there, there’s nothing quite like Japan’s matsuri festivals. Throughout the year different cities across the …

Sep 20, 2024 · Japan’s matsuri are vibrant, community-driven festivals that embody the spirit of Japanese culture, religion, and history. This article delves into the origins of matsuri, the …

Dec 3, 2024 · Matsuri, festivals in Japan, are often spectacular, filled with color, exuberance, and tradition. Japan has perhaps more unique festivals than any other country in the world, and …

Jul 28, 2023 · Matsuri, the name for Japanese festivals, can appear out of nowhere. In this piece, we have a look at matsuri origins, how to prepare for them, and, how to behave during one. …