In Japan, when a house is being built it is traditional for three ceremonies to take place.
These are Jichin sai (ground purification ceremony), Jyoto sai/Muneage shiki
(setting of the main support pole for the house) as well as a completion ceremony,
once the house is finished.

For additional information about these ceremonies, visit:
http://www.tsubakishrine.com/test/ceremonies/jichinsai.asp

Mune-Age Shiki

Completion Ceremony

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