Tag: #SunGoddessAmaterasu
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Japan’s emperor to perform thanksgiving rite with Sun Goddess
Tokyo, Nov 14 (AFP/APP): Japan’s new Emperor Naruhito will on Thursday perform an elaborate and secretive ritual dating back 1,300 years, giving thanks to the Sun Goddess Amaterasu as part of his enthronement rites. The Daijosai, considered the most important ritual for Japan’s imperial household, comes three weeks after Naruhito proclaimed his ascension to the…