Religious events such as Kousin- kou (April, 1804) 、庚申講など信仰の行事（文化元年４月） Hyaku-kōshin monuments、流山市前平井・東栄寺の百庚申 April, 1804 Until 1872, Japan used the lunar calendar. April in the lunar calendar corresponds to May in the Gregorian calendar. It had been warmer, but the full-scale agricultural work didn't begin; farmers continued enjoying events. 1 st , Hyōemon, who wrote this diary, hosted a Kōshin- kou (gathering). Before that, he visited Hyakukōshin. Hyakukōshin, where many Kōshin monuments were built, remain in various locations in northern Chiba Prefecture. The next day was a holiday. Kōshin-kou is a gathering held every 60 days on the night of "Kōshin Day". It is held in order to prevent the three worms of the body from leaving the body; it is said that worms reported daily actions to the Emperor of Heaven. People gather and stay up all night, eating and drinking . Before World War II, it was practiced across Japan. Koshin monuments were erected to...
Agricultural off-season was a busy time due to travels and events (February and March, 1804) 、旅やイベントで忙しい農閑期（文化元年２月・３月） Meal for Inari-kou event、稲荷講の膳 February, 1804 Waiting-sun events (Himachi) were held occasionally. On the 8 th , Hyōemon, who wrote this diary, hosted a Himachi , inviting eight people including Shiba-Jo. Although he served udon noodles and tea rice, he wrote, "No food was served." Perhaps there were no side dishes. It seems a decent meal was served n ormally . 14 th , they set out for the pilgrimage to Naritasan Temple this year too. Their companions were eight people ; it was a lively group including members from other villages. A woman also participated. They boarded a boat and arrived at their destination at dusk. Unfortunately, it rained, but the next day, the 15 th , was sunny. They participated in the Goma ritual at the temple. They moved on foot and by boat; they returned to their villages just aft...