In Minamisanriku Town, there is a tradition of displaying white paper cutouts called “Kiriko” on household Shinto altars. The tradition began in the mid-Edo period and reflects the prayers of local people who wished to make offerings to the gods even during times of poor fishing or harvests. In this experience, participants learn about the origins of Kiriko from a Shinto priest before making their own Kiriko using a craft knife. Through this hands-on activity, participants can explore local history, beliefs, traditional culture, and the history of disasters in the Tohoku region.
This program is recommended for those interested in Japanese traditional culture and who want to deepen their understanding of local culture and the role of religious traditions in people’s lives.
Basic Information
| Program Contents | After learning about the origins of Kiriko from a Shinto priest, participants create their own Kiriko using a craft knife. The experience also provides an opportunity to learn about the history of disasters in the Tohoku region. |
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| Dura | 2.5 hour |
| Participants | From 10 to 40 participants |
| Cost | ¥2,530 / person *Additional venue fees apply if a location other than the shrine office is used. |
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| Location | Kamiyama Hachimangu Shrine and other locations 27-2 Kaminoyama, Shizugawa, Minamisanriku, Motoyoshi District, Miyagi 986-0751Google Maps |
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