{"id":56141,"date":"2025-03-03T09:36:30","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T00:36:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/?p=56141"},"modified":"2025-03-03T13:54:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T04:54:48","slug":"%e3%81%b2%e3%81%aa%e7%a5%ad%e3%82%8a%e3%80%8c%e6%a1%83%e3%81%ae%e7%af%80%e5%8f%a5%e3%80%8d%e3%81%ab%e5%ad%90%e3%81%a9%e3%82%82%e9%81%94%e3%81%ae%e5%81%a5%e3%82%84%e3%81%8b%e3%81%aa%e3%82%8b%e6%88%90","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/en\/56141\/","title":{"rendered":"On Hinamatsuri (Girl&#039;s Festival), we pray for the healthy growth and happiness of children!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Monday, March 3, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Monday, March 3rd is Hinamatsuri, or Girls&#039; Day.<\/p>\n<h2>Hinamatsuri (Girl&#039;s Festival)<\/h2>\n<p>\ufffc<br \/>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipMqMVxO617oH8bPPIFhSirW1Et_rj3Af8a574evyzZfqRD3TeWVgYER3iM3JjRi5A\/photo\/AF1QipNKTlc8xwniD_Ly7WXSZM4E28wU_jFp9n2Y6W0?key=U3czTHdOWFZlUGNfUFdKOWhDZ1JKRlppS19GZUdR\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMk4mvr6x6ZEpBb4bOtwddmnqu1-5A2X84n1fLoJ09oyceqxjTRC3UW6PLr2AWaqdqPgfNnkv7W4TDvIMZLoLgQmSCK_Z9Okh8dyYi23hcXes0b50fdwyp7usXu09uIa4ot768l9kgj8k9gnRyWeaMe=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Peach Festival dishes\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Peach Festival dishes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Is the Emperor on the right?<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to setting up the Hina dolls, which one is the Emperor and which one is the Empress?<br \/>\nI hesitated for a moment, then did a search online...<\/p>\n<p>&quot;Kanto Hina dolls are arranged in such a way that the Emperor and Empress are placed to the left and the Empress dolls to the right. This is similar to the arrangement of the bride and groom at a modern wedding.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, Kyoto Hina dolls (Kansai Hina dolls) are arranged in the traditional Japanese style (reflecting court culture), with the Emperor and Empress dolls on the right and the Empress dolls on the left.<\/p>\n<p>So we decided to line up in the same position as usual. It somehow felt more natural, so we set it up like this!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipMqMVxO617oH8bPPIFhSirW1Et_rj3Af8a574evyzZfqRD3TeWVgYER3iM3JjRi5A\/photo\/AF1QipPcycA2S-M0aON8W40tauXTX0LKguS6I4rBmFw?key=U3czTHdOWFZlUGNfUFdKOWhDZ1JKRlppS19GZUdR\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczNw2DUTNbIhXYO5Y0lMK9zqrMNW4D3x4UNbC1JcGGYfI5dDCSftRxcZUllDGXGQ7dqljzponqA7z5_ms7rxxO3gQ1b-baKP97tmnYRLPH-yuKbDWHrhizA-_hQDPhZ2U3UyOTeZfwG0e2emtAvSrD6r=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Kanto Hina Doll Style Dolls\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kanto Hina Doll Style Dolls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Inari and pressed sushi with vinegared Kurosengoku mixed grain rice<\/h2>\n<p>Well, decorations aside, this year&#039;s Hinamatsuri will feature inari sushi and pressed sushi with vinegared rice made from Kurosengoku mixed grain rice!<\/p>\n<p>Topped with seasonal blanched rape blossoms, pickled lotus root, and butter-grilled salmon belly!<\/p>\n<p>It was served with clam soup and steamed soybeans from Hokuryu Town, which were kindly provided by Takebayashi Yumiko.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipMqMVxO617oH8bPPIFhSirW1Et_rj3Af8a574evyzZfqRD3TeWVgYER3iM3JjRi5A\/photo\/AF1QipPCt9pxRIVWbweAGwPU0e5FosHFyrXooDYJrj0?key=U3czTHdOWFZlUGNfUFdKOWhDZ1JKRlppS19GZUdR\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMnAqUOgMhiBRKC6kcZnYG_dHlv0nAS-6bWWWgZj2yFOr3zZ_pSvakWKsomxnKpggnWWLeMc-FF3M3BGVqF8ufdeQQCScOTdAgCPeqZ7NDyZ2Y0_R1AYweZ13qq3EhS5MrIRrWajxKzoHn4DL8p8xMI=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Hinamatsuri pressed sushi\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hinamatsuri pressed sushi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipMqMVxO617oH8bPPIFhSirW1Et_rj3Af8a574evyzZfqRD3TeWVgYER3iM3JjRi5A\/photo\/AF1QipMSRBx49-TfHLhBmg69mlONePBP5jyyUM3gt2s?key=U3czTHdOWFZlUGNfUFdKOWhDZ1JKRlppS19GZUdR\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMarEahH9y9f2TCbi5TPaWgYbWxskozAMaUkDrHsMfFzrooYFNsB38G81jH4V-XayUkRmz3zw_SPYzmxwwr4vnfWw2Gg0nJqMTui2U2XSMp7cI4RCscOUKke5f4H5pQ15ivgEX-LV8dJro-ymlSxgE7=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Hinamatsuri Oinari\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hinamatsuri Oinari<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We serve delicious food for the &quot;Girls&#039; Day&quot; festival, which brings back the yearning for spring, with boundless love, gratitude and prayers for the healthy growth and happiness of children...<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipMqMVxO617oH8bPPIFhSirW1Et_rj3Af8a574evyzZfqRD3TeWVgYER3iM3JjRi5A\/photo\/AF1QipM6j415k1WAR9AetKys71WCkYqdHJRliTh2iuE?key=U3czTHdOWFZlUGNfUFdKOWhDZ1JKRlppS19GZUdR\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOlOjhkScGHDWfFm_wQEIEePPAJ1ilctMhzaTJw2Z0V038NjPoRkKw2tjH5wKOJs-ClQt9ER3PGrJ4q1EoyCfS99aXPLEfYCqDXonp6iObzuH1DT6DoZ3HfMy8URFLXSS0UZSr0xTK9FrIsksVPvwl0=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"With prayers for healthy growth and happiness...\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">With prayers for healthy growth and happiness...<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>YouTube videos<\/h2>\n<div class=\"youtube\"><iframe title=\"On Hinamatsuri (Girl&#039;s Festival), we pray for the healthy growth and happiness of children!\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-OBEg38SwC4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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