四し方ほう拝はい

noun

Prayer to the Four Quarters; Imperial New Year's ceremony

A traditional Japanese imperial ceremony held on New Year's Day, in which the emperor prays to the four directions for the nation's peace and good harvest. Historical and cultural term.

• 四し方ほう拝はいは、天皇てんのうが元がん旦たんに行おこなう宮きゅう中ちゅう祭さい祀しの一ひとつです。

  Shihōhai is one of the imperial court rituals performed by the Emperor on New Year's Day.