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　October 24, Tsukiji·At Namiki Shrine, the "Hatsuho Festival" was held to thank the fruits of autumn. Prior to Niiname-no-Matsuri in November Shinto ritual, we offer God the first ears of the year at the shrine's sacred rice field (Tsurugi, Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture) and thank you for the successful completion of rice cultivation. For one year from this day, a bundle of first ears is offered to God as a tax suspension (from Kakechi: dedicated rice ears, "chikara" refers to tax, and is considered to be an old tribute). You.

As worshipers watch on the precincts from 10:00, as part of the food education transmitted from Tsukiji, a town of food, the Shijo-ryu kitchen knife that handles fish without touching with bare hands, which has been practiced in the Imperial Palace since ancient times. The dedication of "was performed.　After the festival, Nigori sake "Koho" made from rice from the shrine's sacred rice field was served on the grounds. On this day, Chirimen Crepe's "Fruit Conkonmori" will be awarded to appreciate the fruits of autumn and vermilion seal stamp limited to the day.