Greg Lloyd
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'Niiname-sai', the 'Harvest of the 5 Cereals' (新嘗祭), can be traced back to at least Emperor Tenmu (631-86), and continues to be celebrated by the imperial household.
Newly harvested rice, grains and other foods are dedicated to the gods.
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The 'Niiname-sai' ritual, the 'Harvest of the 5 Cereals' (新嘗祭), at Ise Jingu.
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The 'Niiname-sai' ritual, the 'Harvest of the 5 Cereals' (新嘗祭), at Ise Jingu.
Photo thanks - https://www.isejingu.or.jp/
The 'Niiname-sai' ritual, the 'Harvest of the 5 Cereals' (新嘗祭), at Ise Jingu.
Photo thanks - https://www.isejingu.or.jp/
The 'Niiname-sai' ritual, the 'Harvest of the 5 Cereals' (新嘗祭), at Ise Jingu.
Photo thanks - https://www.isejingu.or.jp/
It's no accident November 23rd was chosen as a post-war holiday. Since ancient times a harvest festival known as 'Niiname-sai' (新嘗祭 aka 'Shinjō-sai') has been held on this date.
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Chestnut themed sweets in the tea room to celebrate the end of autumn.
Chestnut themed sweets in the tea room to celebrate the end of autumn.
Chestnut themed sweets in the tea room to celebrate the end of autumn.
Chestnut themed sweets in the tea room to celebrate the end of autumn.