This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

山王祭

Reading

Kana: さんのうまつり
Romaji: sannoumatsuri
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

Sannou Festival (Hie Shrine in Tokyo; June 15)

See also: 山王権現
2

Sannou Festival (Hie Shrine in Shiga; April 14)

Kanji

Readings: サン、 セン、 やま
Meaning: mountain
Readings: オウ、 -ノウ
Meanings: king, rule, magnate
Readings: サイ、 まつ.る、 まつ.り、 まつり
Meanings: ritual, offer prayers, celebrate, deify, enshrine, worship