About Hoshi Matsuri
Hoshi Matsuri (星まつり, "Star Festival") is a Buddhist ritual performed on occasions such as the lunar New Year, the beginning of spring (risshun), setsubun, or the winter solstice. Its purpose is to eliminate various disasters that may occur throughout the world or within the nation, as well as misfortunes affecting individuals. It is also known as Hoshi Kuyō (星供養, "Star Offering"), Hoshiku (星供), or the Hokuto-hō (北斗法, "Northern Dipper Rite").
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