This year, the Kita family will be making Inoko mochi.
Sales have begun.

The dough is made with bean paste and black sesame seeds.
Inoko mochi, a rice cake filled with smooth bean paste
The fabric is slightly brown in color.
The black sesame seeds you see inside represent the boar's rooster.
It represents the fur.

Inoko mochi... 1 piece... 216 yen (tax included)

It was introduced from China during the Heian period.
Inokoiwai (Boar's Child Celebration)
Eat rice cakes on the month, day, and hour of the boar
An event where people eat and pray for good health.
Wild boars giving birth to many babies
It is also said to contain the wish for "prosperity of descendants."
It seems that it has become possible to do this.
The month of the boar is October in the lunar calendar.
Around November in modern times.
The last of the twelve zodiac signs, the boar,
"Wild boar"
In the past, not only the year but also the month and day were based on the zodiac.
It was expressed using
This year's Boar Day is Sunday, November 2nd.
The hour of the boar is between 9pm and 11pm.
The day of the boar changes every year.
Enjoy delicious rice cakes for good luck
Just munch!!
Praying for good health and prosperity of descendants
Please enjoy it with plenty of flavor.

This is a limited time sweet available only in November.