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掲載日:2026年6月25日

June 30th is Minazuki Day!!

期間:2026年6月18日 ~ 2026年6月30日

June 30th is the day of Minazuki (the sixth month of the lunar calendar).
The Kita family performs the summer purification ritual.
The sale of "Minazuki"
It has started.

Kitaya's seasonal sweets are made with carefully selected ingredients.
To ward off evil spirits, place the Uiro (a type of steamed rice cake) on top.
A triangular Japanese confection topped with red bean paste.
The triangle represents ice that dispels the heat.
Praying for good health and protection from illness as we endure the intense summer heat.
It's a type of confectionery.
 
Minazuki (a type of Japanese sweet)... 1 piece... 270 yen (tax included)

What is Minazuki...?
From ancient times, in the imperial court, on June 1st, ice
Eat this and pray for protection from summer fatigue.
There was an event.
Following that example, on June 30th, ordinary people
They eat ice-like sweets as part of the "Summer Purification Ritual."
And then, I will spend the remaining six months safely.
The hope is that this will be possible.
This marks the beginning of "Minazuki" (the sixth month of the lunar calendar).
The triangle represents a piece of ice or an ice corner.
Red beans are believed to ward off evil spirits and demons.
It is included with meaning.

Please visit Kitaya's Minazuki on June 30th.
Wishing you good health and protection from illness for the remaining half of the year
I hope you can get through this safely.
Why not try putting it into your own way?
Enjoy the seasonal deliciousness.
    

Food & Sweets
senjushuku kitaya
2F Tower Yard 6 Block Food Marche
Delivering Dorayaki and seasonal Japanese sweets

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