{"id":42893,"date":"2024-03-18T09:36:31","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T00:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/?p=42893"},"modified":"2024-05-09T19:33:08","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T10:33:08","slug":"%e6%98%a5%e5%88%86%e3%81%ae%e6%97%a5%ef%bc%88%e3%81%8a%e5%bd%bc%e5%b2%b8%ef%bc%89%e3%81%ab%e3%81%84%e3%81%9f%e3%81%a0%e3%81%8f%e9%bb%92%e5%8d%83%e7%9f%b3%e3%81%8d%e3%81%aa%e7%b2%89%e3%81%ae%e7%89%a1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/en\/42893\/","title":{"rendered":"With gratitude, we enjoy the Kurosengoku Kinako Botamochi rice cakes on the Vernal Equinox (Ohigan)!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Monday, March 18, 2024<\/p>\n<p>This year&#039;s equinox begins on the 17th (Sunday), ends on the 20th (Wednesday) as the Vernal Equinox, and ends on the 23rd (Saturday).<\/p>\n<h2>Botamochi, eaten on the Vernal Equinox (Ohigan)<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipMqJbDD_U-bFq9DgQguhUReUw8gXekIfdBe263gYTmO-5MZE4uRqtl9YFvAhQwiug\/photo\/AF1QipOOggMdWun96Ai75pWcQdEpKLugKT3jVUSjVvo?key=UGZsbVZXeUNHSG1KaE5nZjE4bFhBbWkxYTBIZTl3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOJSKfCB5PwjdbSPIgdE0J9CWxSjzJ3N0fml7xKTPUQxQUw7J72QI7K8l1tRBQuU6OxSAqsCZx-KZy-XNRptlR1bz_rfm_yL1MZJVlI9dCEfSESxzw3IVCgEKDe76fJ1hsDHqJe3vo99PY8fbFYwR1B=w1866-h1400-s-no-gm?authuser=1\" width=\"1866\" height=\"1400\" alt=\"With gratitude for the botamochi we eat during the spring equinox!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">With gratitude for the botamochi we eat during the spring equinox!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Kurosengoku Kinako Botamochi<\/h3>\n<p>The botamochi, generously sprinkled with Kurosengoku kinako, has the unique sweetness and aroma of Kurosengoku kinako and is absolutely delicious!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipMqJbDD_U-bFq9DgQguhUReUw8gXekIfdBe263gYTmO-5MZE4uRqtl9YFvAhQwiug\/photo\/AF1QipPrnMq01hi8ztKoeNiPlQS1rzkFvYxNj1IiiH8?key=UGZsbVZXeUNHSG1KaE5nZjE4bFhBbWkxYTBIZTl3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczNz789jYaA0NqqAHje0rXrEeN2y-2_X-1DEzlngCi2duacG7uHStsGcQKFakLBAH34DOpyRgFOgVE_HjMNox2Aij9iafKGTdNix6ycrPtj_h6nkOmd2kmGTlOPj0PhbDrAR3RXFGdwPrYvcJ8vTQ8Qo=w1866-h1400-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"1866\" height=\"1400\" alt=\"Kurosengoku Kinako Botanmochi\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kurosengoku Kinako Botanmochi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The great botamochi effect: exorcise evil spirits with red beans, purify with matcha, and absorb vitality with Kurosengoku kinako!<\/p>\n<p>A blissful moment as you light osmanthus incense, relax, and enjoy delicious botamochi!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipMqJbDD_U-bFq9DgQguhUReUw8gXekIfdBe263gYTmO-5MZE4uRqtl9YFvAhQwiug\/photo\/AF1QipPN-GY_O83CDM29dKgirjyreo5b_WSZu7bYKkc?key=UGZsbVZXeUNHSG1KaE5nZjE4bFhBbWkxYTBIZTl3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczNo9KXq9TA6uXqAJVd51Gvs3aKuPtecg2d28gCWaYRU_jyYkc9ZaMMTpOGFBvI1mykrv3dVJf4QxbBewU9XgGiq35j4nseeqZRGU_ANaTnXlgQH600sfn0yaCukKZm-_35rvGO-Jr1rehnCPEiHW6go=w1866-h1400-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"1866\" height=\"1400\" alt=\"Offering prayers and gratitude to our ancestors...\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Offering prayers and gratitude to our ancestors...<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With boundless love, gratitude, and prayers on the Vernal Equinox, a day when we offer prayers for our ancestors and give thanks 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