Needle Mass (Hari-Kuyo)
関西では、今日針供養が行われます。
Kansai dewa, kyou harikuyou ga okonawaremasu.
In Kansai, the Needle Mass (Hari-Kuyo) is held today.
Cultural Context
Hari-Kuyo is a traditional ceremony to thank broken sewing needles. In the Kansai (Kyoto/Osaka) region, it is held on December 8th.
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