日本地方節慶| 參與日本節日| 日本旅遊 | 日本節慶
MatsuriareoneofthemostimportantaspectsofJapanesecultureWhatisamatsuri?MatsuriareJapanesefestivalsandareawayforthelocalcommunitytogettogetherandcelebrate.NearlyallmatsurihavesomeconnectiontoBuddhism,Shinto,thefourseasonsorimportanthistoricalevents,thoughafewofthemrelyentirelyonthebeautyoffireworks.MatsuricansometimesfeaturedignifiedreligiousprocessionsthataccompanyaShintogodfromoneshrinetoanother.Othertimestheyarecasualseculargatheringsrelatedtotheseasons.Forinstance,whenspringturnsthelandsca...
Matsuri are one of the most important aspects of Japanese culture
What is a matsuri?
Matsuri are Japanese festivals and are a way for the local community to get together and celebrate. Nearly all matsuri have some connection to Buddhism, Shinto, the four seasons or important historical events, though a few of them rely entirely on the beauty of fireworks. Matsuri can sometimes feature dignified religious processions that accompany a Shinto god from one shrine to another. Other times they are casual secular gatherings related to the seasons. For instance, when spring turns the landscape into a fleecy patchwork of cherry blossoms, people flock to parks to gaze at the pink blooms and enjoy a festive atmosphere. Certain matsuri are observed nationwide, but most are neighborhood affairs that have sprung up from the many microcultures of Japan, resulting in a multitude of unusual local festivals that are still celebrated today.