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, a type of rice cake eaten on the Vernal Equinox (O-Higan) Botamochi, a type of rice cake eaten on the spring equinox, is a type of rice cake eaten on the spring equinox. […]
Friday, March 15, 2024: A thin, clear crescent moon at 2.7 days old shone brightly against a deep indigo night sky. The glow as the moon turned from new to full was incredibly bright and powerful, shining brightly as if to strengthen and encourage our hearts. Feeling […]
Friday, March 8, 2024: We are now in the "Awakening of Insects" season, when hibernating creatures begin to awaken. Over the past few days, morning temperatures in Hokuryu Town have been dropping to -20°C, a painfully cold […]
On Wednesday, March 6, 2024, we received delicious homemade tofu, okara (soy pulp), and steamed soybeans from Yumiko Takebayashi, a resident of Iwamura, Hokuryu Town. Thank you very much. This was the last tofu-making event of the year, organized by the group "Buta no Shippo" […]
Friday, March 1st, 2024 - Sunday, March 3rd is Hinamatsuri (Girl's Day). We celebrate this year by praying for the healthy growth and happiness of children! "Kurosengoku Rice Pressed Sushi" for Hinamatsuri This year, we're serving Kurosengoku rice with pumpkin salad, cucumber, chili, and more.
Monday, February 19, 2024 The other day, I received some delicious homemade tofu from Yumiko Takebayashi, a resident of Iwamura, Hokuryu Town. Delicious Homemade Tofu (by the group "Buta no Shippo"). This homemade tofu was made in Hokuryu Town […]
Friday, February 16, 2024: A luxurious Kurosengoku Tea Jelly Parfait featuring a variety of Kurosengoku processed products, including Kurosengoku Tea Jelly, Kurosengoku Tea Flakes, and Kurosengoku Anko (Red Bean Paste)! Kurosengoku Tea Jelly Parfait Kurosengoku Tea Jelly Kurosengoku Tea […]
Friday, February 16, 2024. A moment when soft light reminiscent of spring pours down... The softly falling powder snow sparkles like twinkling stardust. ◇ ikuko (photo by noboru)
Thursday, February 15, 2024: Icicle art created by droplets of melting ice on a snow wall in the sunlight. My heart sparkled when I encountered this unexpected natural ice art on a snow wall! The icicles formed by the melting snow […]
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 Celebrate Valentine's Day with Kurosengoku muffins! Kurosengoku muffins made with sunflower oil. Made with rice flour, Kurosengoku soybean flour, cocoa, freeze-dried Kurosengoku, and sunflower oil, these muffins are topped with nuts.
Friday, February 9, 2024: Five days have passed since the beginning of spring, and according to the 24 solar terms, it's the time of the "uguisu naku" (singing nightingale). Far from the footsteps of spring, we're in the midst of winter!!! Snow continues to fall steadily. "Hohokekyo [...]"
Thursday, February 8, 2024. The night before Setsubun, snow was falling steadily. "It's snowing a lot tonight..." I thought to myself. Around 7pm, I casually opened the front door to see what was going on outside. Wow! When I opened the front door, [...]