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85 days ago
It is said the inspiration for Mitarashi Dango (みたらし団子) came from the tale of Emperor Go-Daigo (後醍醐天皇 1288-1339)..
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181
85 days ago
It is said the inspiration for Mitarashi Dango (みたらし団子) came from the tale of Emperor Go-Daigo (後醍醐天皇 1288-1339)..
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KyotoDailyPhoto 85 days ago
...shape in the water. Taken as a fortuitous sign, the emperor offered 5 dumplings (4 big/1 small) to the gods.
KyotoDailyPhoto 85 days ago
...visiting Shimogamo-jinja. As he purified his hands (御手洗) 5 bubbles (interpreted as the human body 五体) took...