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Traditional Fan-Throwing at Toshodaiji Temple in Nara: Visitors Fight over "Hosen" (Kyodo News)

Summary by 熊本日日新聞社
On the 19th, the "Bonamikai" event, known for its traditional "uchiwamaki" fan-throwing event, was held at Toshodaiji Temple in Nara City. Approximately 300 heart-shaped fans called "hosen" were thrown one after another from the national treasure Drum Tower, and worshippers waiting on the ground reached out to grab them. At around 3pm, a bell rang out, "Bone."
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熊本日日新聞社 broke the news in on Monday, May 19, 2025.
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