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In the modern calendar, it was from late August to September, and since ancient times farmers have had customs of giving first ears to their benefactors and festivals of rice fields.

Also, in Kamakura during the Muromachi period, a ceremony was held in which swords and horses were presented to Kamakura Kokata, and Kamakura Kokata gave gifts to the donors.

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In addition, the day of Ieyasu Tokugawa, who was given Sekihachishu by Hideyoshi Toyotomi, entered Edo in 1590 (August 1), which became an important holiday for the Shogunate and Edo citizens throughout the Edo period. Was.

On the table of Edo Castle, the Misan family, various daimyo, and Hagimoto wore a whitemail and climbed the castle, and had an audience with the general and celebrated. Even in Yoshiwara, it is said that all prostitutes were dressed in solid white, inspired by the white mail of the samurai society, and went along Oiran Dochu.

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Thus, the day of hassaku has been regarded as a day to give greetings and gifts even if the times change. Even now, in Kyoto, Mr. geisha and Mrs. Maiko are dressed up and greet them at teahouse and Mr. Takumi.

It's an important day to take care of the people who take care of me.

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