Hundreds pray for marine safety at sacred seaside festival near Tokyo
Summary
Residents of Yokosuka city in Japan held a summer festival to pray for marine safety. The event included carrying a portable shrine, called a mikoshi, through the city and into the sea for blessings and prayers.Key Facts
- The festival took place in the Kurihama area of Yokosuka city, south of Tokyo.
- A mikoshi, a portable shrine, was central to the event.
- The shrine started its procession from Sumiyoshi Shrine.
- Shrine priests gave blessings and prayed for good fortune.
- At the beach, the mikoshi was carried into the water by bearers.
- The parade ended at a ferry terminal where prayers for safe travels were conducted.
- The festival highlighted community unity and was eagerly anticipated by locals.
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