The Lotus Leaf Trade were businesses that were asked by shrines and temples to sell holy good luck charms, rather than merchandise, receiving in return gifts of gratitude, and as such were indispensible for festivals.
古くは寺社などの神託を受けて商品ではなく縁起物を振舞うことを生業とし、その謝意として祝儀を受け取る祭りには欠かせない、職である。