The archery ceremony is a ritual held in memory of Sugawara no Michizane, a master of literature and martial arts, to drive away evil spirits from the temple grounds and shrine buildings by shooting at targets with the word “evil” written on them. At Hofu Tenmangu Shrine, the chief priest…

Shinto ritual to shoot “evil” – annual bow opening ceremony on Coming of Age Day Hofu Tenmangu – NTV NEWS NNN

Shinto ritual to shoot “evil” – annual bow opening ceremony on Coming of Age Day Hofu Tenmangu – NTV NEWS NNN
The archery ceremony is a ritual held in memory of Sugawara no Michizane, a master of literature and martial arts, to drive away evil spirits from the temple grounds and shrine buildings by shooting at targets with the word “evil” written on them. At Hofu Tenmangu Shrine, the chief priest…

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