島根県·和菓子
Izumo Zenzai
Warm, juicy red beans paired with auspicious red and white mochi. With a single sip, the gentle sweetness is sharpened by a sprinkle of seaweed salt. In fact, Izumo City in Shimane Prefecture is the birthplace of zenzai. It is said that the 'Jinzaimochi' served during the Kamiari Festival—when gods from across the country gather in the tenth month of the lunar calendar—evolved into 'zenzai' through the Izumo dialect and spread to Kyoto and Edo. Its origins are even recorded in documents from the early Edo period. The tradition dictates using seaweed salt produced in the Usagi district, located behind Izumo Taisha. A single bowl enjoyed while blowing on it to cool it down on a cold day will warm your very soul. Please come and taste this sweet treat from the Land of the Gods.
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