Shinto festival carries on centuries-old tradition in Japan

The Chichibu Night Festival, famous for its elaborate floats, has roots stretching more than 1,000 years, with roots in an older tradition of villagers giving thanks to the nearby mountain god for helping them during the planting and harvesting season.

Asia, News, ReligionMalcolm Foster, Associated PressDecember 5, 2019Associated Press, Shintoism, Japan, chichibu night festival, minoru sonoda, kami, shinto festival, secondary feature, Secondary feature, Secondary Feature, Malcolm Foster

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