The end of the new corona wishing for a large golden daruma, Nagoya June 17, 19:31
Hoping for the early termination of the new coronavirus, a large Daruma made from 1,700 gold foil appeared at the annual exhibition and sales of Buddhist altars and other items that started in Nagoya.
Approximately 1000 pieces of gold products such as Buddhist items, figurines, and tea utensils made by human national treasures are on display at the venue of the "Great Golden Exhibition" that started at the Matsuzakaya Nagoya store.
This time, in response to the spread of new coronavirus infection, measures such as placing antiseptic solution in the venue are being taken, and in hope of the early termination of the virus, a gold foil daruma with a height of 1 meter 80 cm is also shown It has been.
The Daruma used 1700 pieces of gold foil of 10 cm square, and a hachimaki with the words "Good luck Japan!"
A man in his 60s in Nagoya City said, “I stopped by when I was shopping. I feel that my heart was enriched when I saw the money.”
Mr. Keita Sugawara of the gold shop Matsuzakaya Nagoya store that manages the venue said, "I want you to raise the feelings depressed by the new coronavirus with gold as much as possible."
This exhibition/sales event is open until 28th of this month.