sacred wooden pole used in Koshōgatsu ceremonies
A decorated pole used in traditional Little New Year (小正月) rituals, often associated with prayers for a good harvest.
See also: 小正月
During Koshōgatsu, the villagers erect a sacred pole to pray for a good harvest.
Standard spelling for the ceremonial pole used in Koshōgatsu.
Abbreviated kanji form; less common but still used.
Compound of 祝い (celebration) and 棒 (pole). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it is a traditional implement in Koshōgatsu folk rituals.