Here are this month's offerings of traditional Japanese sweets.

Confectionery name: "Fukisou"
: Light pink nerikiri: Filled with smooth bean paste
Price: 540 yen (tax included)

Small, pretty flowers in spring
The "wealthy grass" that is attached
It's the same all year round, even in shady places.
The sight of lush, dark green leaves is considered auspicious.
It is considered good and symbolizes a celebration of prosperity.
It was named "Fukisou"
that's right.
The flower in a lovely design
It was finished as follows.

Fukisō refers to the peony flower.
I point.
Named for its magnificent flowers
This is an alternative name that has been given to it.

The cherry blossoms have fallen, and so have the colors of the sweets.
Summer is gradually approaching.
That's the feeling I get.
We've also started selling kashiwa mochi (rice cakes wrapped in oak leaves).
The flower's meaning is "good fortune" and "a good start."
"Congratulations"
It keeps its leaves green all year round.
A plant whose characteristics were considered a symbol of wealth.
The Fukisou, which blooms in spring,
Auspicious occasion for many people as they embark on a new chapter in their lives.
I don't think I've sent them off well.
Is that so?

At the Kita family's shop, four types of traditional Japanese sweets are sold every month.
We are making (nerikiri).
Reservations and custom orders are also available.