Shonan NewsJōeiji Temple to Hold Ryūkō Hōnan-e on September 11–12
常栄寺 ｢ぼた餅｣振る舞いも ９月11日、12日 龍口法難会
Jōeiji, affectionately known as the “Botamochi Temple,” at 鎌倉市大町１の12の11 will hold its Ryūkō Hōnan-e ritual on September 11 (Friday) and 12 (Saturday). The annual observance commemorates the 1271 episode involving Nichiren Shōnin at Ryūguchi, and the temple will serve botamochi to attendees during the two-day event. Visitors can attend the ceremonies at the temple site in Kamakura.