Japanology : Festivals

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When is Sanja Matsuri?

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五月

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When is the Yukake Matsuri? Options: 一月, 三月, 六月, 十二月

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一月

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What is a mikoshi used for?

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transporting deities

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Why are the mikoshi jerked around? To____ __ the deity!

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wake up

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What festival is in July in Kyoto?

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Gion Matsuri

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Onbashira-sai occurs every _ years

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6

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A ___ is a giant paper float used to ward off sleep before the rice harvest.

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nebuta

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What do people wish for at spring festivals?

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good crops

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What do people wish for at summer festivals?

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ward off pests/disease

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What do people wish for at autumn festivals?

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thanks for a bountiful harvest