Apart from everyday affairs of State, rituals such as the Shihohai (a Shinto ceremony held on New Year's Day in which the Emperor pays respect to the deities in all quarters), Joi (the conferment of a court rank) and Jimoku (ceremony for appointing officials) were done here. 日常の政務の他、四方拝・叙位・除目などの行事も行われた。 |