mikoshi
/mɪˈkɒʃi/noun
In Japan: a portable Shinto or Buddhist shrine which is carried through the local community on ceremonial occasions to symbolize the presence of the deity.
Origin
Early 18th century; earliest use found in John Scheuchzer (1702–1729), physician and naturalist. From Japanese mikoshi from mi- honorific prefix + koshi palanquin, litter (carried by pole on the shoulders of two or more people).
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