From as spiritual point of view, the Shinto festival (matsuri) parades have the role of strengthening the relation between kami (Shinto gods) and participants. The kami, in portable miniature shrines (mikoshi), are paraded on the streets around the neighborhood of the shrine, thus protecting the area against evil spirits and bad luck, bringing happiness and well-being…
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