Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

In Buddhism, it is said that there is West Pure Land in the west.

During the equinoctial week (spring equinox, autumn equinox), the sun sets in the west.

At this time, we began to offer ancestor memorial services.

On the equinoctial week, rice cakes are rich in five grains, and red beans are amulet.

With meaning, make it "Botamochi" or "Ohagi"

We offer thanks to our ancestors and the health of our family.

It is said that it has come true.

　
In spring, it is called "peony mochi" according to the flower of "peony".

In autumn, it was suitable for the season with Mihagi along with the flowers of Hagi.

I have a name. The feeling of cherishing the season

I want to remember.

◆Taneya Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Store
1-4-1, Nihonbashimuromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
※For a limited time, peony mochi is sold only at stores.

　
old calendar March 16th is "Sixteen Dango Day."

At this time, dumplings were offered to the god of agriculture and the god of the field, and a good harvest.
There is a tradition of praying.

　
This event is popular in the Tohoku region and the Hokuriku region.
It varies depending on the region. Enjoy the taste of dumplings that feel the season
Why don't you enjoy it with gratitude?

◆Iwate Ginga Plaza / Mebukiya Corner
Japanese sweets such as dumplings, rice cakes, and Daifuku sent directly from Iwate are lined up.
1F Nankai Tokyo Building 1F, 15-1 Ginza 5-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

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.

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.

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