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Fig. 3.10 Ratio of members of the Kasama Inari religious association to the municipality popula-
tion by municipality

3.1.4 Distribution of Product Dedicators and Regional

Characteristics

It is a common religious phenomenon to dedicate a token of thanks, including agri-
cultural products such as rice, vegetables, and sake, or money, to a God. The Inari
no Kami (God) was originally a God of agriculture, and was worshiped by farmers
praying for a good harvest. Several festivals at the Kasama Inari shrine show are