Monday, March 3, 2025
Monday, March 3rd is Girls' Day, also known as Peach Festival.
Hinamatsuri (Girl's Festival)
Is the Emperor on the right?
When it comes to setting up the Hina dolls, which one is the Emperor and which one is the Empress?
I hesitated for a moment, then I did a search online...
"Kanto Hina dolls are arranged in such a way that the Emperor and Empress are placed to the left and the Empress to the right. This is similar to the arrangement of the bride and groom in a modern wedding ceremony.
On the other hand, Kyoto Hina dolls (Kansai Hina dolls) are arranged in the traditional Japanese style (reflecting imperial court culture), with the Emperor and Empress dolls on the right and the Empress dolls on the left.
So we decided to stand in the same position as usual. It somehow felt more natural, so we decided to stand in this position!
Inari and pressed sushi with vinegared Kurosengoku mixed grain rice
Well, decorations aside, this year's Hinamatsuri will feature inari sushi and pressed sushi with vinegared rice made from Kurosengoku mixed grain rice!
Topped with seasonal blanched rape blossoms, pickled lotus root, and butter-grilled salmon belly!
It was served with clam soup and steamed soybeans from Hokuryu Town, which were kindly provided by Yumiko Takebayashi.
We serve delicious food for the Girls' Festival, which brings to mind the longing for spring, with infinite love, gratitude and prayers for the healthy growth and happiness of children...
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