Guidance on Japanese Traditional Culture: "Minazuki" for the Summer Purification Ritual "Nagoshi no Harae" on June 30th

June 30th is the date of the Japanese traditional culture 'Nagoshi no Harae.' It is a Shinto ritual to purify sins and impurities of the past half-year and pray for good health and protection from disasters for the remaining half. It is considered an important milestone, similar to New Year's Eve, and there is a tradition of eating 'Minazuki,' a triangular uiro-mochi topped with adzuki beans for warding off evil. It is said that in ancient times, 'Minazuki' was a confection created by commoners who longed for the ice from the 'Ice Festival' held in the imperial court, to pray for good health. Pre-orders will be accepted from June 1st (Monday)! Please take this opportunity to enjoy 'Minazuki,' a summer specialty associated with 'Nagoshi no Harae.' ● Pre-order Period: Until 5 days before pickup ● Release Date: June 16th (Tuesday). Minazuki 2-piece set (White & Matcha) 550 yen (tax included). ※'Minazuki' is not available at Tobu Department Store Funabashi. ※Not available for mail order. For general customer inquiries: Nagomi no Yoneya Customer Service, TEL: 0120-482-074, Hours: 9:00-17:00 (excluding weekends and holidays). ※Images are for illustration purposes. Design and specifications may differ slightly from the actual product. ※Product and prize contents/designs may change due to unavoidable circumstances. ■ About Nagomi no Yoneya (Yoneya Co., Ltd.): Founded in Meiji 32 (1899). Inspired by 'Kuri-kan,' a chestnut jelly served as part of the vegetarian cuisine at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, the company created 'Kuri Yokan' by kneading local Shiba chestnuts into it and began selling it as a souvenir for pilgrims. We produce a variety of confections such as yokan, peanut monaka, dorayaki, and seasonal fresh sweets.