Matsuri

Matsuri (祭) is a Japanese word that refers to festivals and general religious rituals. It can refer to secular festivals or religious festivals. Shinto shrines often host Matsuri.

Matsuri Media

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  Big Mikoshi "Yatai" Parade on Miki Autumn Harvest Festival in Miki, Hyogo

• Danjiri Matsuri in Sakai

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  Aoi Matsuri in Kyoto

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  2009年7月17日に京都市で行なわれた祇園祭山鉾巡行の様子。 四条烏丸交差点西側に並ぶ山鉾。右手前から放下鉾、岩と山、船鉾、南観音山。

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  Tenjin Matsuri in Osaka

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  Nebuta Festival in Aomori

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  Kantō in Akita, Akita

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  Tenno Matsuri in Tsushima, Aichi

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  Mikoshi fighting on "Nada no Kenka matsuri" in Himeji

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  Stalls selling food or toys are a familiar sight at festivals throughout Japan.