December 2022
“Otoso” The Sake for prayer of new year
2022年12月29日
Otoso is Medicinal Sake drunk at New Year's; formerly believed to prevent illnesses. The custom of drinking Otoso came from China and was practiced at court during the Heian period(794-11185).
” Joya no Kane” The tradition of hitting a big bell at temples on New Year’s Eve
2022年12月20日
The custom of hitting a bell at temples originated in China. It has became common in Japan since the Kamakura period (12-13th century) and become a yearly event on New Year's Eve to Year's Day.
"Joya" means the night time of New Year's Eve to Year's Day and "Kane" means bell.
The king of sweet ingredients for Japanese confectionery “Anko”
2022年12月11日
"Anko"（Red bean paste) is an indispensable sweet ingredient for Japanese confectionery and plays a primary role in Japanese sweets.
Miso soup, the taste of Mom’s dishes!
2022年12月3日
We Japanese have been drinking Miso soup(Miso-Shiru in Japanese) on a daily basis since we were little kids and are familiar with it.