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Happi 法被 Traditional outer garnment worn during matsuri or by some craftsmen. Those in matsuri have the name of their district or local shrine written in kanji on the back and collar, while craftsmen have their own name of shop name inscribed. More Shinto-related terms Shinto Kami Torii Jinja Inari Hachiman Matsuri Mikoshi Dashi Happi Amaterasu Omikami Sanshu no Jingi