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From my hometown Aizu, part 1. The origin of the hammer is in Jigenji Temple in Kitakata!

I am currently back in my hometown of Aizu.
Since I had the chance, I decided to write a report on the spot and share my thoughts.
I would like to, but
Heavy snowfall.

Different levels of cold

So while relaxing in the kotatsu
I am writing this.
Well, today we will look at the origins of the hammer and the hammer.
That's why.
Hammer is another name for carpenter's term
Genno and
It's called
This is in Aizukitakata, Fukushima Prefecture.
At a place called Jigenji Temple
It is derived from the monk Gen'o.
Why did this happen?
This monk Gen'o
The nine-tailed fox, a great monster that came from China
The killing stone that is said to have sealed
Apparently they used a metal hammer to smash it.
Then the hammer
It is said that he came to be called Gen'o.
In the manga Ushio and Tora, he is known as the White-Faced One.
A final boss class monster
The hammer that broke the sealed killing stone
I never thought it would be in my hometown.
And the origins of Japanese tools
There are ghost legends after all.
I thought.
And local pride is growing.
This is how children learn about their local area
If I could introduce you to someone
You'll want to cherish your hometown.

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