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2018 Tsukiji Honganji Festival

[Sam] April 10, 2018 12:00

P4080718ELS''.jpgDSC02324R2'G.jpg April 8 is the birthday of Buddha based on tradition. Also known as "Shubutsukai".

A white elephant appeared in the dream of his mother, Mrs. Maya, and then contracepted, Buddha was born in the garden of Lumbini, Ayumi seven steps shortly after birth, He pointed to the heavens with his right hand, and said, `` Tenjo Tenshi Yuga Dokuson '' At this time, a dragon appeared from heaven, causing the rain of sweet dew, and congratulated its birth. In line with this fact, we will set up a Hanamido that imitates the flower garden of Lumbini, set up a birth Buddha inside, and celebrate the Buddha's birthday by sipping sweet tea from the Buddha head.

On April 8, at Tsukiji Honganji Temple, a celebration of Buddha's birthday was held, and at 11:00, prior to the Buddhist memorial service of the Ibutsukai from 11:30 to main hall, children dressed in child costumes were held at 11:00.

On the precincts, Tsukiji Police Station / Kyobashi Fire Station booth / mobile zoo / amusement park experience corner, meal corner, shop corner will be set up, and performances such as "Oedo Sukeroku Taiko" will be performed.