1. Kōshinis a folk faith in Japan with Chinese Taoist origins, influenced by Shintō, Buddhism and other local beliefs. A typical event related to the faith is called Kōshin-kō, held on the Kōshin days that occur every 60 days in accordance with the sexagenary cycles calendar, when people gather and meet, staying up all night in order to prevent from the Sanshi worms inspect themselves.
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