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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 2025: 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

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Gion Matsuri 2023: Chinowa Kuguri at Ekijinja Nagoshi Sai 疫神社夏越祭英語で説明

Gion Matsuri is completed with Ekijinja Nagoshi Sai on 7/31. We visit the shrine to give prayer, to do Chinowa Kuguri and to make Chinowa amulet.

2023.07.30

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Yamhoko parade 2021 canceled in Gion Matsuri

Yamahoko Parade of Gion Matsuri 2020 was cancelde due to COVID-19. In this article, you can learn a history of the parade and Yamahoko with descriptions of all the Yamahoko in the parade.

2020.04.27

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THE AFRO DUCKIES in Konkai Komyoji: MISSING 金戒光明寺のアフロアヒル英語で説明

The Afro duckies are messengers of AFRO BUDDHA in Konkai Komyoji temple. They make 3-D Raigozu to save those who in despair. 金戒光明寺のアヒルさんにつき、英語で説明申し上げます。合掌

2022.03.11

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Gozan Okuribi and Obon 2025 in Kyoto 五山送り火英語で説明

In Obon, we wave our good-bye to the deceased ancestors with Gozan Okuribi. In this article, I'll show you what is Gozan Okuribi, Obon, and their history.

2020.08.25

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The renovation of Kinkakuji temple 2020 金閣寺の工事英語で説明

The renovation of Kinkakuji temple, or the golden pavilion started in September 2020. The roofs of it will be replaced. In this article, I'll show you the Kokerabuki roof method and how the replacement takes place. The iconic view will be back in December.

2020.09.07

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Zen garden or Karesansui? 枯山水庭園英語で説明

"Zen garden" sounds strange for us. It is a Karesansui (garden). In this post, we learn what Karesansui is overviewing a short history of it.

2023.06.12

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Ryoanji: Zen rock garden facts

IntroductionThis article is the most precise information on the rock garden and Ryoanji temple. The garden is the most f...

2017.06.18

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