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Gods that miss the gathering are known as 'rusu-gami' (留守神 'absent gods').
Perhaps the most famous rusu-gami is Ebisu (恵比寿), one of the only gods to skip the annual event. Because he remains at home, many communities hold festivities during this time at his shrines.