Hijiri Hasami Kannon is a localized manifestation of Kannon (Avalokiteshvara), the bodhisattva of compassion, venerated in the context of afterlife rites and memorial practices in Japan. Figures of this kind are typically enshrined at temples or memorial sites where prayers are offered for the repose of the deceased and for comfort in mourning. As with many regional Kannon forms, specific traditions and legends associated with this particular manifestation may vary by locality and are best understood through the temple or community that maintains its veneration.