What are the three major festivals in Japan? Introduction of Three Major Japanese Festivals

We know that there are often lively sacrificial activities here in Japan, so do you know what are the three major sacrificial activities in Japan? If you don't know, Bian Xiao will introduce you immediately and let you know when you can go here to participate in activities!

What are the three major festivals in Japan?

The three major festivals in Japan are gion matsuri in Kyoto, Tenjin Matsuri in Osaka and Kanda Festival in Tokyo. Let's learn about the origin and activities of the three major festivals in Japan.

Introduction of Three Major Japanese Festivals

Kyoto gion matsuri

Originated in the Heian period in 869 AD, it has a history of 1 100 years. At that time, people were closed-minded and thought that ghosts were real, so this period was very active. Later, a plague broke out in Kyoto, and people marched on the streets of Kyoto with their own gods, hoping to get the blessing of the gods and pray for the disease to recede and everything to be safe.

During the festival, the whole city of Kyoto is decorated with lights and colorful decorations, and the streets are full of girls wearing bathrobes, which is very lively. There will be floats at the Night Mountain Festival and the parade. What makes people shine at the moment is that these tall floats are completely tied up with thick hemp ropes during the assembly process, without a nail.

Tenjin Matsuri

This is a grand festival, starting from Tianman Palace in Osaka. Tianman Palace was established because it was often attacked by natural disasters or diseases. Later, activities such as "Flowing the Spirit" and "Crossing the Imperial Boat" were held in Laodianchuan, the birthplace of Tenjin Matsuri.

During this period, there was a very lively vertical competition in Tianjin Festival, and the beautiful dolls used in the competition were one of its characteristics. In front of the palace, there are activities such as daydreaming, urging Taigu, lion dancing, crossing the imperial land, crossing the imperial ship and fireworks in the night sky. Students who take the college entrance examination every year will sacrifice to heaven and pray for God's blessing.

Kanda sacrifice

It is one of the "three major festivals in Japan" and the most famous summer festival in Tokyo. Kanda Shrine, built in 730 AD, is a shrine with a strong sense of history. In ancient times, the patron saint of Edo region was Tian Ming, and it is said that Kanda Festival has been held since Tokugawa Ieyasu's time.

Sacrificial shrines usually march solemnly in ancient costumes. Among them, four female secretaries and actresses go to work with flowers near the East Japan Bridge. There are not only sedan chairs decorated with ornaments such as phoenix, but also various floats. The scene is very grand.

Okay, do you understand? These sacrificial activities are very lively, and there will be some lively and wonderful activities. If you catch up, remember to attend!