Kinen-sai

Kinen-sai (祈年祭, also read as Toshigoi no Matsuri):32 is a harvest festival that was celebrated every year in ancient Japan on February 4. It was held to pray for a good harvest,:32:33 as reflected in its name.:33 It is sometimes contrasted with Niiname-no-Matsuri or the fall festival.:72

Ritual ceremonies of the Imperial Palace
ShihohaiSaiten-sai
Genshi-sai
Start of Musical Performance
Emperor Showa Festival (Previous Emperor's Festival)
Emperor Kōmei festival
Kinen-sai
The Emperor's Birthday
Spring Kōreisai・Spring Shrine Festival
Jimmu Festival・Kōrei-den Kagura
Empress Kōjun festival
Yoori・Ōharae-shiki
Emperor Meiji festival
Autumn Kōreisai・Autumn Shrine Festival
Kannamesai Festival
Niiname-no-Matsuri
Kashiko dokoro Sacred Kagura
Emperor Taishō festival
Yoori・Ōharae-shiki

It is now celebrated yearly all across Japan including at Meiji Jingu, and Isonokami Shrine.

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