Monday, March 18, 2024
This year's equinox begins on the 17th (Sunday), ends on the 20th (Wednesday) as the Vernal Equinox, and ends on the 23rd (Saturday).
Botamochi, eaten on the Vernal Equinox (Ohigan)
Botamochi is a type of rice cake eaten during the spring equinox. I made it with homemade red bean paste, Kurosengoku soybean flour, and matcha.
Kurosengoku Kinako Botamochi
The botamochi, generously sprinkled with Kurosengoku kinako, has the unique sweetness and aroma of Kurosengoku kinako and is absolutely delicious!
The great botamochi effect: exorcise evil spirits with red beans, purify with matcha, and absorb vitality with Kurosengoku kinako!
A blissful moment as you light osmanthus incense, relax, and enjoy delicious botamochi!
With boundless love, gratitude, and prayers on the Vernal Equinox, a day when we offer prayers for our ancestors and give thanks to them, and for family harmony...
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◇ Interview and text: Ikuko Terauchi (Photography and editing assistance: Noboru Terauchi)
