During the Heian period (794 - 1185) courtiers called in diviners on the third day of the third month to exorcise their impurities, transferring them to paper images..., which were thrown into the river or ocean. ”
Selama periode Heian (794 - 1185), para pelayan istana memanggil para penenung pada hari ketiga bulan ketiga untuk membuang sial, memindahkannya ke patung - patung kertas..., yang dibuang ke sungai atau laut. ”