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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

祇園祭

Reading

Kana: ぎおんまつり
Romaji: gionmatsuri
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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Gion Festival (in Kyoto during the month of July, with high point on the 17th)

Kanji

Readings: ギ、 キ、 シ、 くにつかみ、 ただ、 まさに
Meanings: national or local god, peaceful, great
Readings: エン、 その
Meanings: park, garden, yard, farm
Readings: サイ、 まつ.る、 まつ.り、 まつり
Meanings: ritual, offer prayers, celebrate, deify, enshrine, worship