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| Seven Spring Herbs |
Japan is proud of various customs based on seasonal changes, but today some of these customs are disappearing. So this year, I want to try to experience these traditional customs as much as possible in my daily lives.
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This long-standing Japanese custom is believed to remove evil from the body and bring longevity and health. Since there is little green at this time of the year, the young green herbs bring color to the table and eating them suits the spirit of the New Year. And it is also a stomach-friendly meal after overeating New Year's festivities.
Seven Spring Herbs are water dropwort (seri), shepherd's purse (nazuna), cudweed( gogyo), chickweed(hakobera), nipplewort(hotokenoza), turnip (suzuna) and radish (suzushiro).
It seems very healthy! And I like the pictures.
ReplyDeleteAs a child I lived in the countryside. Now I realize how many herbs and edible plants were growing along the road and in the meadow, among the grass. As child for example, we chewed on zuring ( don't know the englisch word.) My kids do not even know that this plant is edible. Or nettle ... you can make soup from nettles.
I wish you bon appetit: on your health.
Hello dear,very interesting post..sound so lovely..
ReplyDeleteLooking so yummy .. Enjoy it..
Love cucki xx
Yes, it does look tasty and healthy! Thanks for the info.
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