Teru Teru Bozu: Difference between revisions

They can also can be hung upside down if you want it to rain tomorrow. They date from the Edo period (1603-1868), when they first appeared in urban areas. They are still a fairly common sight in Japan today, especially in the homes of young children. Originally a simple chant of "Fine-weather priest, please let the weather be good tomorrow" has since evolved into a much longer and more elaborate [[Nursery Rhyme]]:

 

''Haretara kin no suzu ageyo'' }}

 

''If it's sunny I'll give you a golden bell)'' }}

 

''Amai o-sake wo tanto nomasho'' }}

 

''We'll drink lots of sweet rice wine)'' }}

 

''Sonata no kubi wo chon to kiru zo'' }}

 

''[[Mood Whiplash|Then I shall snip your head off]])'' }}