loading . . . A Prayer for the Avocado Avocado enthusiasts from across the nation gathered today at the Masakado Mound in Åtemachi, Chiyoda Ward, to pay their respects. The Masakado Mound is a historic site where the head of Taira no Masakadoâ a powerful 10th-century samurai who once rebelled against the imperial courtâ is enshrined. According to legend, after being displayed in Kyoto, Masakadoâs severed head flew eastward through the air, propelled by its lingering resentment, finally landing here. Fearing his wrath, locals enshrined the head, prayed for tranquility, and continued to honor it through the centuries. One of the avocado devotees attending the pilgrimage spoke: http://kumakiri-taku.com/2025/11/07/a-prayer-for-the-avocado/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social