On December 31st and January 1st at Taga Shrine (Sakuraba Shimizu-ryu, Hirosaki City), there is a store opened by local residents in connection with the “ne” zodiac of the year 2020 (Rewa 2).

The shrine that protects the zodiac of the "child" of "Tsugaru Ichidaisama" and makes it a god. Tsugaru Ichidai is a custom that is passed on to the Tsugaru region and worships shrines and temples that enshrine the Zodiac that was born at the turning points of their lives, such as the first visits to the shrine, harassment, and examinations.

The opening of the store is planned by the "Fun Fun!! Tomeya Executive Committee" formed in the 20s to 40s of the Tomeya district where the shrine is located. "I heard that on New Year's Day 12 years ago, many worshipers gathered so that there was a line in the approach. I thought about hospitality unique to the local area and the desire to know Tomeya," said Tetsuto Sasaya. Mr.

In addition to selling food and drinks such as the original Hatsumode Memorial red stamp, Zodiac Neputa, New Year's buckwheat noodles and coffee in front of the Torii gate, more than 100 mouse lanterns made by local children were displayed on the approach, and it was produced at the summer festival held in August. A large votive tablet "NEW EMA" will be exhibited.

The background is said to be the aging of the priest and the renewal of the charm of Tsugaru Ichidai. Sasaya said, “Tsugaru Ichidai is a rare custom in Japan, but I feel that interest is decreasing year by year. Our activities starting from Tomeya spread to other shrines that enshrine the zodiac, and Tsugaru If it leads to the appeal of the uniqueness of the region," he shows his motivation.

The store opens from noon on December 31 to 15:00 on January 1.