Matsuri Seiji - Ritual Governance
The principle that proper governance includes maintaining correct ritual relationships with kami.
Matsuri seiji reflects the ancient understanding that political governance and religious ritual are intertwined. Rulers were responsible for maintaining proper relations with the kami through ritual, ensuring divine blessing for the nation.
The ruler who performs the rites correctly brings the kami's blessing upon the nation.
Matsuri seiji shaped the traditional understanding of imperial and political authority.
Historical traditions