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A bunch of men pulling a mikoshi (portable shrine) at a festival.

Mikoshi: Why Are These Portable Shrines So Important?

May 28, 2025

Japan’s summer festivals are known for their energy, color, and tradition. And at the heart of many lies the mikoshi.

What is a Mikoshi? The Festival Tradition of Carrying a God

August 9, 2021

Mikoshi, a common sight at festivals, are beautiful & intricate religious objects believed to contain the spirit of a shrine.