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Entertainment - Festivals in Japanhome > entertainment > FestivalsSoul stirring, graceful, gorgeous - every region in Japan celebrates its own festivals and events in response to the transition of the four seasons. Called matsuri, festivals can be found almost everyday somewhere in Japan. Many festivals have their origin in Shinto and Buddhism, while other events, such as snow festivals and fireworks displays, are wonderfully staged for the local populace and visitors alike. Since ancient times, the Japanese have found sacred and spiritual powers centered in the many aspects of nature and worshiped them as kami (deities). This is believed to be the origin of Shinto. Shinto-based matsuri are celebrated to worship and communicate with the kami, praying for a rich harvest, for business prosperity as well as for a happy and prosperous community and quality for its inhabitants. Download a Calendar of Japan's most famous annual festivals and events (PDF) from the Japan National Tourist Organization here!
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