Japanese Enthronement Ceremonies by Holtom

Author:Holtom [Holtom]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Social Science, Anthropology, General, Ethnic Studies, Regional Studies
ISBN: 9781136165863
Google: EHgsBgAAQBAJ
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Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2013-10-28T00:00:00+00:00

Diagram of Ceremony before the Kashiko Dokoro.—See facing page.

Drums and gongs are sounded three times as a signal for the ceremonies proper to begin. All stand. While ancient music (kagura uta) is being rendered, the screens before the inner shrine are opened. Food offerings are placed on the altars and the chief ritualist reads a prayer (norito).

At the close of the above movements the Emperor followed by a retinue of Princes and high officials takes his place within the shrine. The Empress, similarly accompanied by a retinue of Princesses, court ladies and officials, then takes her appointed place.

A chamberlain then places the Regalia Sword and the Jewels on stands near the Emperor.

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