Shinsangje (Ninameno Matsuri) - Japanese ritual

On November 23rd, the Imperial Court of Japan holds a Shinsho-sai, a ritual held by the Imperial Court. This makes this a very interesting time to visit Japan. This festival, which boasts a long history, is an important event of the Imperial Court of Japan, celebrating the abundant autumn harvest and expressing gratitude for the new crops of the year, especially rice. During the holiday, freshly harvested grains are offered to the shrine, showing respect for agriculture and gratitude to the gods. On this day, there is a significance to tasting newly harvested rice, and the Emperor is responsible for checking the taste of the rice. They also pray to the various gods and make offerings to them, praying for the prosperity and well-being of the nation. #Shinsho-sai