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Exorcism of the Hishimochi Hina Festival

[Asunaro] March 2, 2018 09:00

China's "Kaminobushi" is the origin of the current Hina Festival.
It's said. What was eaten at this time
"Mochi dumplings" was a green dumpling using mother and child grass.

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This is introduced to Japan.

 

In the Edo period, white rice cakes containing rhoshi fruit were added.
It was mixed with Japanese customs and added red after the Meiji era.
It seems to have become a three-colored Hishimochi.

 

Each color means health, longevity, amulet, etc.
It is included.
China's exorcism events are as the times go down.
I started to decorate and appreciate the dolls, but it was
There will be no change in the event to pray for your child's growth.

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Enjoy the auspicious Hishimochi with delicious tasty.
I want to reach spring.

 

◆Iba Senukiyo-e Museum / Iba Sen Hina doll
4-1, Nihonbashikobunacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

 

◆Hirodai Shoran / Hinaichi of Juken Store
Mitsukoshi-mae Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Hanzomon Line
Underground concourse wall