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Gozu Tenno and Yasaka shrine: The Deity is still alive in the fear of COVID-19 牛頭天王英語で説明

Gozu Tenno is a Deity enshrined in Gion sha, the former Yasaka shrine. Gion matsuri is started oh his story and its still alive in the fear of COVID-19.

2021.01.06

For International ReadersGion Matsuri Festival

Gion Matsuri 2026 : Sakimatsuri Yoiyama 祇園祭前祭宵山英語で説明

In Gion Matsuri 2026, Yoiyama take place prior to Yamahoko parade. In this article, you can learn the way to enjoy it.

2022.07.13

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Gion matsuri 2026: Atomatsuri Yoiyama 祇園祭後祭宵山英語で説明

The precise information of Atomatsuri of Gion matsuri 2026; Byobumatsuri, Kaisyo Kazari of each Yamaboko floats. Gion bayashi, Gohuin stamps and others are available.

2019.07.21

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How can we tell apart Hoko, Yama and Yatai in the Yamahoko parade of Gion Matsuri festival? 山鉾の区別の仕方英語で説明

In Yamahoko parade of Gion Matsuri festival, we can find 35 Yamahoko floats. We have three kinds of them: Hoko, Yama, and Yatai. In this article, I'll show you the way to tell apart them easily.

2021.04.08

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When did Yamahoko Parade start? : A short history of Yamahoko parade 山鉾巡行はいつから始まったか英語で説明

IntroductionGion Matsuri festival is famours for Yamahoko floats and their parade lures lots of people to the ancient ca...

2021.05.09

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How to build Yamahoko float? Gion matsuri festival 2024

Hoko tate 鉾建て(Yamahoko buidling)In Yamahoko/ Yamaboko parade in Gion matsuri festival, we can see 4 kinds of Yamahoko fl...

2018.08.04

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TAKAYAMA COME BACK SPECIAL 2022 in Gion Matsuri!!! 祇園祭鷹山英語で説明

Takayamma is one of the long-lost Yamahoko floats in Gion matsuri. In 2022, it will come back to the parade for the first time in 196 years.

2022.06.26

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Gion matsuri 2026: Mikoshi, portable shrine, guide 祇園祭の神輿英語で説明

Gion matsuri is famous for Yamaboko floats but the most important thing is Mikoshi, or porptable shrine. In this article, I'll show you the history, importance of it.

2019.07.10

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Gion Matsuri festival 2026: Yumiya cho Samurai armor exhibition 弓矢町武具飾英語で解説

Yumiyacho Bugukazari, the exhibition of Samurai Armors takes place for 3 days in Yumiya-cho district. In ancient times, the residents wore them and lead Mikohi (portable shrine) of Gion Matsuri. They don't attend the Matsuri but we can enjoy the armors today.

2020.05.14

For International ReadersGion Matsuri Festival