Matsuri Festivals
New Grain Thanksgiving Festival
Mon, Nov 23, 2026 · Takakeya Shrine, Minamiboso · Chiba
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Dates
- Mon, Nov 23, 2026
About this event
SummaryExperience a solemn ritual at Takae Shrine, the only shrine in Japan dedicated to the god of cooking, preserving ancient Heian period court traditions.
Highlights
- Witness a unique ceremony performed by a priest dressed in a hood and traditional robe.
- Observe the preparation of carp and other fish using only a knife and cooking chopsticks.
- Learn about the strict rule of no direct hand contact with the food during the ritual.
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