節句菓子 Confections for annual festivals
People’s day, girls’ day, boys’ day, the star festival and the chrysanthemum festival –
these traditional festivals that mark the seasons are referred to as the five annual festivals.
Ingredients related to a particular festival are used to create auspicious confections.
Celebrating the five annual festivals with prayers for a prosperous harvest and good health.
Nanakusamochi Late December – January 7th
Hinabishi Mid February – March 3rd
Kanoka Mid April – May 5th
Tsuyuboshi Mid June – July 7th
Kikutsuki Mid August – September 9th