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Beautiful Chopstick Culture

[Asunaro] 09:00 on August 3, 2018

August 4th is chopsticks day.

It seems that chopsticks came from China as a meal manners.

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Kukai (Kobo Daishi), who went to study in Tang and opened Shingon sect, was able to fulfill his pledge of life.

"I will not save everyone who uses chopsticks."

In other words, from the expression of saving all people, you can see the spread of chopsticks.

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A long-term chopsticks culture.

There are various mannerss, how to hold chopsticks correctly.

The firm use of chopsticks looks strangely beautiful.

The use of chopsticks is the mental effect of eating slowly and chewing joy.

It seems to have the effect of activating diet and brain function.

Why don't you look back on chopsticks?

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◆Yagenbori Fudo-in Temple
This is the Tokyo branch of Hirama-ji Temple, Kawasakidaishi.
2-6-8, Higashinihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo