What is the sunshine doll for?

Sunny doll, also known as Qingniang, Tianpo and Sunny Monk.

Japanese sunshine dolls originated from China's "sweeping mother". The custom of "sweeping the floor" was introduced to Japan from China in peacetime, referring to a paper doll with a broom. It is said that hanging and sweeping mom can make the weather clear.

In order to pray for sunny weather, Japan has the habit of hanging sunny dolls. Sunshine doll is called "Zhu Fang" in Japanese, and the word "Zhu Fang" means boy, so many people think that sunshine doll should be male.