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On 1/23 I lined up from early morning for the first Koshin festival of the year at Sarutahiko Shrine.
It is about a 5-minute walk from the Takatori Shopping Street, where Takeru Eye Clinic is located.
Every year on this day, the long line of worshippers is a feature of the festival.
Second Koshin: Sunday, March 24
Third Koshin: Thursday, May 23
Fourth Koshin: Monday, July 22
Fifth Koshin: Friday, September 20
Final Koshin: Tuesday, November 19
Along with the monkey mask we display at our entrance, I also picked up “saru-ame” (monkey candy).
It is on the reception counter and has been popular.🐵
I hurried back to the Takatori Shopping Street to open the eye clinic, and was surprised to be served ginger tea.
Serving it to people returning from worship is apparently an annual tradition.
At the New Year’s party of the Fukuoka Block of the Fukuoka Prefecture Ophthalmologists Association the night before, I was given the chance to give an opening greeting. It was an enjoyable evening with many ophthalmologists, including those from the department. Thank you, always, for your help. We look forward to your continued support.
