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These are miko shrine maidens performing a special Shinto Shaden Kagura dance ritual during the annual On-Matsuri festival, a traditional Shinto religious festival held at the Kasuga Wakamiya Shrine in the ancient Japanese city of Nara, Japan. In older days, miko were considered shamans, but today they take on a more lighter role as priestesses or ceremonial duties. Japanese Rituals, Miko Priestess, Miko Shrine Maiden, Japanese Priestess, Japanese Shrine Maiden, Shrine Maiden Outfit, Shu Qi, Matsuri Festival, Shrine Maiden

Dec. 17, 2009: These are miko shrine maidens performing a special Shinto Shaden Kagura dance ritual during the annual On-Matsuri festival, a traditional Shinto religious festival held at the Kasuga Wakamiya Shrine in the ancient Japanese city of Nara, Japan. In older days, miko were considered shamans, but today they take on a more lighter role as priestesses or ceremonial duties. The traditional miko costume is an elaborate multi layered costumed kimono comprised of a red hakama (long…

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A miko in phoenix headdress with mirror and pendants, and good summation of the trajectory of the mikogami (female spirit shamans) in Japan. Old Japan, Spiritual Medium, Shrine Maiden, Japanese History, Japan Culture, Japanese People, Nicolas Cage, Kyushu, Kamakura

History of Japanese Shamanism By Peter Knecht It is said that shamanism is the basis of Japanese religious culture. There are hints in old documents that suggest a long history of shamanism, but...

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