Kōshin (庚申) or Kōshin-shinkō (庚申信仰) is a folk belief in Japan with Taoist origins, influenced by Shinto, Buddhism and other local beliefs. An event related to the belief is called Kōshin-kō (庚申講), held on the Kōshin days that occur every 60 days in accordance with the Chinese sexagenary cycle.
Kōshin (庚申) or Kōshin-shinkō (庚申信仰) is a folk belief in Japan with Taoist origins, influenced by Shinto, Buddhism and other local beliefs. An event related to the belief is called Kōshin-kō (庚申講), held on the Kōshin days that occur every 60 days in accordance with the Chinese sexagenary cycle.
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