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“On the eve of August 31st floats called “Tsukuriyama” comes into Kumano Shingu Shrine for Hassaku festival. The “Tsukuriyama” are elaborately made by the shrine parishioner of each suburb. At Miyairi (Miyairi refers to the entry of the portable shrine into the shrine’s premises after the visits. ) they set the beautiful Tsukuriyama in the precincts of the shrine. There is glory in the scenery and the figure shining in the light of the candle. It is one of the charms of summer in hope of a good harvest.”