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Arrangement of the back chicks in Hina City
It is said that the Juken store began when the fifth shogun Tsunayoshi invited a doll puppeteer in Kyoto, gave a tenement here, and opened a chick market.
It is said that this name is given because there were ten temporary shops selling dolls during the peach festival and the Dango festival.
At present, there is no remnants, but there is an explanation board in the southeast of Choledo Muromachi Terrace.
Well, since ancient times there have been how to decorate and arrange Hina doll, but it depends on the region and the times.
Even today, in the Kansai region, mainly in Kyoto, male chicks on the right and female chicks on the left seem to be the mainstream.
In other areas, there are many areas where male chicks are on the left and female chicks are on the right.
There are various theories that Westernization after the Civilization and enlightenment influences.
If you look at Hina doll in various places, it will be a great opportunity to learn about traditional culture and international rituals.
◆Hirodai Shoran / Hinaichi of Juken Store
Mitsukoshi-mae Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Hanzomon Line
Underground concourse wall
◆The site of the Juken Store
3-2-4, Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo