Saitosai
Saitosai is a traditional Japanese festival observed in the city of Saitama, Japan. The festival's origins are rooted in ancient Shinto rituals, though its exact historical inception is not precisely documented. It is primarily associated with the worship of local deities and agricultural prosperity. The event typically takes place annually, usually in the late spring or early summer, coinciding with the planting season for rice.
The central focus of Saitosai involves elaborate processions, where portable shrines, known as mikoshi, are carried
A key element of Saitosai is the offering of prayers for a bountiful harvest and good fortune.