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Fig. 3.8 Distribution of Kasama Inari religious associations

Few Kasama Inari - ko were religiously active at their place of organization, so
most Kasama Inari - ko can be regarded as worship groups organized around Kasama
Inari services. The Kasama Inari - ko can be classifi ed into the two categories by the
founding constitution: the dogyo nakama (accompanying peer type) and the doshoku
nakama (same occupation peer type).

1. The dogyo nakama was based on a group organized to worship at Kasama
Inari - ko and typically had a different foundation from that of existing social
groups. Each member was qualifi ed to join by worshiping at Kasama Inari .
About 65 % of Kasama Inari-ko can be classifi ed into this category. This leads