The body of the loved one is clothed in white "kosode" (a kimono with short sleeves worn as underclothing by the upper classes) and laid down so that his/her pillow faces north, and a sword for protection is placed next to the pillow. 遺体には白の小袖を着せて通常北枕に寝かせ、枕元に守り刀を置く。 |