Japan : described and illustrated by the Japanese (1897)
Brinkley, F. (Frank), 1841-1912, Mundy, Arthur J, Okakura, Kakuzō, 1862-1913 · Boston : J.B. Millet company · leaf 56
JAPAN. 265 tiny ladle. This being a temple rite does not evoke much enthusiasm, but evidences of its popular observance may be seen in decorations of azalea sprays, shikimi boughs and n ( deutzia scrub ra) blossoms set up at the gates of houses. As usual, the idea of averting evil dictates the… … paste {an). In the cities SIDE VIEW OF THE BRONZE BUDDHA AT KAMAKURA. hucksters go about sell- ing ducks’ eggs, which, eaten on this day, are supposed to be efficacious against palsy; and occasionally itinerant priests with close-cropped hair and a peculiar costume pass from street to street…
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