Sake makers have gathered at a shrine in Nikko, north of Tokyo, to pray for good, fragrant brews ahead of the winter production season.
The annual event, called "Kijo-sai," takes place at Futarasan Shrine, a World Heritage Site in Tochigi Prefecture.
On Friday, more than 20 local sake brewers and others gathered at the shrine's hall of worship. First, they prayed for the sake production process to be completed safely.
They then poured the shrine's spring water into bottles.
The bottles of water will be placed on altars at the breweries, before they are used in sake production.
The sacred water is said to enhance the flavor of sake.
Morito Yasuo, a chief brewer representing the prefecture's brewery union, said sake produced in Tochigi has won praise at tasting contests at home and abroad. He said the brewers will continue focusing on producing sake safely.
The annual event, called "Kijo-sai," takes place at Futarasan Shrine, a World Heritage Site in Tochigi Prefecture.
On Friday, more than 20 local sake brewers and others gathered at the shrine's hall of worship. First, they prayed for the sake production process to be completed safely.
They then poured the shrine's spring water into bottles.
The bottles of water will be placed on altars at the breweries, before they are used in sake production.
The sacred water is said to enhance the flavor of sake.
Morito Yasuo, a chief brewer representing the prefecture's brewery union, said sake produced in Tochigi has won praise at tasting contests at home and abroad. He said the brewers will continue focusing on producing sake safely.
Similar Readings (5 items)
Men doused in cold water to pray for health, good crops
People soak in cold water praying for recovery of Japan's disaster areas
Conversation: Sake brewers from Fukushima promote their products in NYC
Snow-chilled sake shipments begin in Gifu, central Japan
Foreign tourists enjoy tour at sake brewery in central Japan
Summary
Annual Sake Prayer Event Held at Nikko Shrine: Over 20 local brewers gathered at Futarasan Shrine in Tochigi Prefecture for the "Kijo-sai" ceremony. They prayed for safe sake production during winter, poured sacred spring water from the shrine into bottles, and placed these bottles on altars at
Statistics
145
Words1
Read CountDetails
ID: e58af0b4-a458-4cce-9857-76559d84de43
Category ID: nhk
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20241018_11/
Date: Oct. 18, 2024
Created: 2024/10/19 07:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 09:43
Last Read: 2024/10/19 07:27