Both traditions and customs are highly honored in Japan. ..... Though the religious faith or folk beliefs that originally shaped and sustained many annual events are now almost lost, people's respect (3) the old customs has survived beyond the periods of westernization and rationalization of Japanese culture. (オ), the most ardent advocates of old customs today may be industries making or selling goods and foods (3) festive and ceremonial occasions.
――関西学院大学(文学部)――2002年