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　The cold misogi at Teppozu Inari Shrine has been held on the second Sunday of January every year since 1955 (1955), and this is the 69th time. Men are loinclothed, women wear white coats, headbands, and practice entering an aquarium containing icicles.

　The day before, there was the first snow in Tokyo, and it was sunny but it was a cold morning. No matter whether it rains or snows, there is no cancellation. I'm glad it was clear.

　At first, I run around the shrine to warm my body. After receiving the exorcism of Miyaji, he received explanations from the conductor, such as "Torifune", which moves the boat with a turret with a shout, and "Ozume", which cuts the sky with two fingers and pays off evil, and performs while examining the song. . After receiving preparatory exercises and precautions, enter the aquarium several times.

　Divided into two groups, enter the aquarium alternately, shake hands up and down, and chant "Arado Okami". The waiting group continues the "bird boat" around the aquarium. "Bird boat" seems to have the meaning of rowing the boat and approaching its own wish, but it may also have the effect of moving and warming the body.

　At the beginning, there was a greeting from the mayor and other guests, but the participants standing naked and listening are the coldest at this time. I can't move.

　When I finally entered the aquarium, I heard the voices of "Wah" and "Cy" from the front. The overflowing cold water rushed to the feet of the crowded audience. Everyone wants to escape to a high place. Since then, I have been able to see it with my wet and cold feet.

　After the end, the bathing participants are sitting at the nearby public bath, Minato Yu. You want to warm up quickly, right? Thank you very much.