Kinen-sai

Kinen-sai (祈年祭; also read as Toshigoi no Matsuri): 32  is a harvest festival that was celebrated every year in ancient Japan on February 4. It was held to pray for a good harvest,: 32 : 33  as reflected in its name.: 33  It is sometimes contrasted with Niiname-no-Matsuri or the fall festival.: 72 

It is now celebrated yearly all across Japan including at Meiji Jingu, and Isonokami Shrine.

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