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<\/a><\/p>\r\nThe Setsuki Market originated as a market where farmers brought in folk crafts made of straw and bamboo as a winter side job, and is said to have continued since the Edo period . Today, the market is popular for the sale of \u201cchinkoro,\u201d a good-luck charm for the koshogatsu (New Year’s Day). Chinkoro is made of kneaded Kamishinko flour that is steamed into the shape of a puppy or the Chinese zodiac sign of the year.<\/p>\r\n Around 10:00 a.m., when the sales began, about 1,000 people from the city and beyond formed a long line at the venue in search of chinchoros.<\/p>\r\n A man from Gosen City A couple from Nagaoka City A woman visiting from Chiba\u3000 The four groups prepared a total of about 1,860 chinchoros, which were sold out in about two hours.<\/p>\r\n Mitsuyo Imai, Tsumari Chinkoro-Aiko-Kai<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/a>A woman visiting from the city
\r\nLast year, there was quite a line even though I came at around 8:30 a.m. I came much earlier this year, but the line was the same. This year I bought three.<\/p>\r\n
\r\nIt took me less than two hours one way by expressway. I would like to discuss with my wife whether to decorate the entrance or the living room.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<\/a><\/p>\r\n
\r\nI came here for the first time. I bought nine items, including a rabbit, a cat, a dog, and a snake. It was nice to be able to talk with many people while waiting in line.<\/p>\r\n
\r\nI came from Chiba. I come here every year for chinchoros, and I bought zodiac snakes for my company and family.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<\/a><\/p>\r\n
\r\nLast year, on the first day of the event, there were only a few left over, but this year’s lineup was amazing. This year was amazing. I think there were more people lined up than on the second day last year.<\/p>\r\n