For International Readers Kigensai festival 2026 at Kamigamo Jijna shrine 上賀茂神社の紀元祭英語で説明
"Kigensai" is a ritual to cerebrate the foundation of Japan. On January 1, 2026 D.C., Japan has 2,686 years of history. In the Japanese Imperial year, this year is "Koki 2686."