On August 6, 2025, the traditional "Nagoshi Ritual" (Summer Survival Ritual) was held at Shimogamo Shrine, a World Heritage Site in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, on the eve of the beginning of autumn. Shirtless men competed to grab igushi (sacred sticks) placed in the shrine's Mitarashi Pond, splashing about, as they prayed for good health.
Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.
