VOL.14

July 2024

Summer Festival

Summer is in full swing in July, and in Japan, there are many traditions to cool off in many parts of the country.This month's Japanese confectionary box is mainly an assortment of Japanese confectionaries that remind you of the coolness of summer.

The festival takes place over the month of July every year. In 2009, the festival was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List in recognition of its long history. The main event of the Gion Festival is the Yamaboko procession, which takes place twice a year, in mid- and late-July. Gorgeous floats, known as yamaboko, parade through the city of Kyoto, with spectacular decorations and traditional music. The glittering floats are a seasonal tradition in Kyoto.

Yasaka Shrine holding Gion Festival is an ancient shrine in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, enshrines Susanoo-no-Mikoto as the main deity. The shrine is known throughout the country as a place of good fortune to ward off bad luck and epidemics. There are many historical buildings on the shrine grounds, with the beautiful garden and stone-paved approach in particular attracting visitors. In addition, the main gate, Nanro-mon (South Tower Gate), is particularly spectacular. During the Gion Festival, various events take place in Yasaka Shrine. The three main events are known as Mikoshi events. The mikoshi is a decorated sacred vehicle used to carry the gods during Japanese festivals. Because it is made of wood, it is very heavy and most mikoshi can only be lifted by more than 100 people. The mikoshi of Hachiman Shrine weighs approximately 600 kg and is carried by around 250 people. After the mikoshi is carried through the city of Kyoto, a ceremony is held to return the mikoshi to the shrine. These events are the Gion Festival’s climax and attract many worshippers and tourists.

What’s Inside Box

  • Hosotake Kuzukiri

    Hosotake Kuzukiri

  • Golden Fish Jelly - Kingyo

    Golden Fish Jelly - Kingyo

  • Naruto Kintoki Sweet Potato

    Naruto Kintoki Sweet Potato

  • Warabi Mochi

    Warabi Mochi

  • Menbei - Negi

    Menbei - Negi

  • Snack Komeko - Yuzu Pepper

    Snack Komeko - Yuzu Pepper

  • Kintoki

    Kintoki

  • Shichimi Salad

    Shichimi Salad

  • Setouchi Lemon Karinto

    Setouchi Lemon Karinto

  • Daikoku Roasted Green Tea

    Daikoku Roasted Green Tea

  • Sencha Tea Bags

    Sencha Tea Bags

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