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Manners and Customs, Folklore, and Ethnology
Various "festivals" are held all over Japan. The meaning, who is worshipped (gods, vengeful spirits, people, etc.), the procedure, and tools such as portable shrines, floats, floats, etc. are explained thoroughly with illustrations and illustrations unique to the Illustrated Autopsies Series! By learning more about the various origins of festivals and their intentions, such as those derived from rice farming and fishing, those that pacify ancestors and evil spirits, those that avoid epidemics, those derived from court events, and those from overseas, you will surely be able to see the "shape of prayers" of the Japanese people. Since it introduces festivals all over Japan by season, it is perfect as a guidebook for going to see the festivals actually! In this "latest edition", we enhanced the explanation of "Basics of Festivals" in the introduction, added two new festivals, updated various information, and further enhanced the power as a standard book of festival explanation books!