Rice planting

At the 22nd temple of the Shikoku 88 Sacred Sites, Byodoin, there is the sacred water of Kobo (a well dug by Kobo Daishi for training). It is still cherished by pilgrims as "sacred water that cures all diseases." Byodoin has started the "Sacred Water Shimekazari" project, creating decorations using this sacred water to purify and providing them to everyone at the end of the year (with the 8-shaped decorations arranged as 88). Taking the opportunity, we will start from scratch, borrowing rice fields from temple members and beginning with planting rice to obtain straw.

Today's live event is the first session: "Rice Planting Workshop - People Planting Seedlings." Thank you for your support 🙏

🔵 Overview

Date: May 17, 2024 (Saturday), 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Byodoin, the 22nd temple of the Shikoku Sacred Sites

Drop-in participants are very welcome. Most attendees are amateurs (with no prior experience).

🔵 Future Schedule

Rice care until harvesting

Early July: Blue rice harvesting

Early September: Rice harvesting

November 4: Shimekazari production workshop

End of November: Blessing of the Sacred Water Shimekazari

Early December: Shipping nationwide

🔵 Live Streaming from the Rice Field

As soon as the equipment is ready, we will continuously live stream from the rice field. Enjoy watching the growth of the rice.

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