The Feast of Kingship: Accession Ceremonies in Ancient Japan

by Robert S. Ellwood

A scholarly study of the Daijo-sai, or Harvest Festival, as celebrated by the emperor upon his accession to the throne in Heian Japan. Contains descriptions and discussions of the cermony itself, early Shinto rites and myths, and other background.

175 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1973

About the author

Robert S. Ellwood is an American academic, author and expert on world religions.
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