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Saru-mochi (Monkey Mochi)
A Japanese confection that reproduces the famous 'Saru-mochi' passed down at the World Heritage site, Shimogamo Shrine. This prestigious item was revived in 2010 based on the oral traditions of the chief priest, after having once been lost during the Meiji Restoration. The mochi is pounded using the boiled liquid from Tamba Dainagon adzuki beans, giving it a faint red tint. This color is known as 'hanezu-iro' (madder color), representing the moment life is born when the dawn sky is momentarily dyed in madder hues. It is said that people would eat this on the 'Saru' day of the Aoi Matsuri festival to pray for good health and protection from disease. This is an authentic mochi with ties to the gods. It has a simple yet soft texture, with the gentle sweetness of adzuki beans spreading slowly, providing a soothing flavor.
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