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⛩️ Omikoshi: The Carrying of a God in Japan’s Matsuri

⛩️ Omikoshi: The Carrying of a God in Japan’s Matsuri

In Japan, where roughly 70% of the population practices Shinto, one of the most dynamic and colorful expressions of this ancient faith is the omikoshiβ€”a portable shrine carried during festivals (matsuri).Each year, I ...

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