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This is the Saio princess sitting in a palanquin on wheels. In Saiku, the Saio's palanquin is called Sokaren (葱華輦), meaning "Onion Flower Palanquin" in reference to its onion-shaped giboshi roof ornament.
The Saio palanquin bearers are called Kayocho (駕輿丁) who were chosen from the best gentlemen.
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This is the Saio princess sitting in a palanquin on wheels. In Saiku, the Saio's palanquin is called Sokaren (葱華輦), meaning "Onion Flower Palanquin" in reference to its onion-shaped giboshi roof ornament.

The Saio palanquin bearers are called Kayocho (駕輿丁) who were chosen from the best gentlemen.

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