Kinen-sai
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Kinen-sai (祈年祭, also read as Toshigoi no Matsuri)[1]: 32 is a harvest festival that was celebrated every year in ancient Japan on February 4.[2] It was held to pray for a good harvest,[2][1]: 32 [3]: 33 as reflected in its name.[3]: 33 It is sometimes contrasted with Niiname-no-Matsuri or the fall festival.[4][1]: 72
Ritual ceremonies of the Imperial Palace |
Shihohai [ja]・Saiten-sai [ja] |
Genshi-sai [ja] |
Start of Musical Performance [ja] |
Emperor Showa Festival (Previous Emperor's Festival [ja]) |
Emperor Kōmei festival[lower-alpha 1] |
Kinen-sai |
The Emperor's Birthday |
Spring Kōreisai・Spring Shrine Festival [ja] |
Jimmu Festival [ja]・Kōrei-den Kagura |
Empress Kōjun festival[lower-alpha 1] |
Yoori [ja]・Ōharae-shiki |
Emperor Meiji festival[lower-alpha 1] |
Autumn Kōreisai・Autumn Shrine Festival [ja] |
Kannamesai Festival |
Niiname-no-Matsuri |
Kashiko dokoro [ja] Sacred Kagura |
Emperor Taishō festival[lower-alpha 1] |
Yoori [ja]・Ōharae-shiki |
It is now celebrated yearly all across Japan[5] including at Meiji Jingu,[6] and Isonokami Shrine.