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Hanachozu (Flower Hand-washing Basin) Corner

“Hanachōzu” (Flower Basin) refers to the practice of floating flowers in the water basins placed at the purification area of shrines and temples, where visitors cleanse their hands before worship. This beautiful custom has now spread widely, and flower basins can also be seen on streets and in front of shops—becoming a new style of Japanese “hospitality” that brings delight to passersby.