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On December 7th and 8th about 5000 radishes are cooked and 10,000 meals consumed.
There are many theories about the symbolism of the radish...one suggests the cross-section resembles a mirror, a symbol of enlightenment (December 8th is the date Buddha reached Nirvana).
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The Sanskrit character for 'Buddha' is painted on daikon for sale at Daihoon-ji.

A carpet of fallen ginkgo leaves at Daihoon-ji.

A cat almost camouflaged in the grounds of Daihoon-ji.

Stall selling daikon at Daihoon-ji.