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Let's go through Natsukoshi's exorcism corona, drop red!
(The appearance of worshiping through Chinowa as early as possible at Chirahora-Tsukiji's Namishi Inari Shrine)
An ancient annual event that cleans up injuries for half a year, "Nago Shinohara E". During this period, some shrines have large rings of rice perennial grass called Chigaya on the grounds, and people who visit the Chinowa Guri are prominent.
It's a milestone summer when you can feel the after-corona. June 30 may be an opportunity to experience this practice for the first time in order to drop the red that dwells in mind and body while self-restraint. It is said that the custom of exorcism every year on the eve of the year, with June and December as a one-year break, dates back to the Imperial Palace events during the Heian period and even the mythological era. Especially in June (Mizunazuki), it was called "Summer Exorcism", and it has become a summer tradition in Kyoto.
In the world of Noh, which was born more than 600 years ago, there is also an unusual performance called "Mizunazuki Exorcism". On the day of the exorcism at Shimogamo Shrine, a man and woman of love who were separated from each other accidentally reunited without knowing it, and now a woman with too mad of grief dances, the past revived and love returned. Story. On the other hand, you can see the event where worshiper gathers.
(In the precincts, there is also a guide to tour the figure 8 for beginners = Namishi Inari Shrine)
It is common for Chinowa to go through the gate twice, first turn right, then turn left and eight, and finally go toshrine hallmanners. There are several shrines in Chuo-ku that also have Chinowa, and the main ones are Koami Shrine (Nihonbashikoamicho), Kasama Inari Shrine Tokyo Bessha (Nihonbashihamacho), Suehiro Shrine (Nihonbashi Ningyocho), Nihonbashi Hie-jinja Shrine (Nihonbashikayabacho), Fukutoku Shrine (Nihonbashijimurocho), Namikiju Shrine (Nihonbashiri Shrine)……。
The installation period of Chinowa is different from each company, but early on, Namiwa Inari Shrine has already been set up since June 1st. On the side of Chinowa, which was created by a gardener over a day, there was a banner of "plague" and plenty of production effects. Many shrines are likely to be installed in the middle of the year.
However, there are some shrines with a small precincts, and it is difficult to go around the figure 8 at Suehiro Shrine, so we are promoting a straight-going type that can only pass through once. "Our Chinowa is hula hoop, do you know young people?) There is also a shrine called "about the size", and it may be fun to try it here and there while being a little unscrupulous.
(Washinazuki, a Japanese confectionery with a sharp cut, is cool to the eyes.)
Some shrines seem to be serving sacred sake after Shinto ritual on the 30th, but in the sweet party, Japanese sweets called "Mizunazuki" also play a role in the "exorcism" effect. Sweetly boiled red beans are placed on white, such as a triangular gairo, and the lower fabric represents the luxurious ice room ice with cold air even in summer, and the red beans have the meaning of amulet. In Kyoto, it seems that it has become established as a summer confectionery.
Looking at the department stores in Chuo-ku, there are Japanese confectionery manufacturers lined up with Potsupots and Minazuki on the sales floor, and there is also a corner where limited sales are held only for the last two days of June. As a general rule, there are prominent stores that handle only a few days due to expiration date restrictions, and there is almost no indication of the release date, so it feels like those who know it.
Nevertheless, despite being late, the number of Japanese confectionery stores handled in the Kanto region seems to be increasing, and in some cases the department store's gourmet information magazine has already featured a special feature. Perhaps, the food and beverage industry and supermarkets, which eventually have a strong business spirit, will turn "Mizunazuki" into the next sales line like that big hit Ehomaki.……Isn't it too much?
In any case, whether you go through the shrine's Chinowa for sightseeing, or those who decide on "Uchi exorcism" with sturdy and sweet taste, you don't want to forget the main lines that look back quietly over half a year and pay evil.