After gobbling up the chimaki, there's a certain way to fold up the leaves and twine (to make it easier for the host to clear away).

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After peeling away the bamboo leaves, the jelly-like rice cake at the heart of the chimaki is revealed.

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There is a particular way to eat chimaki during a tea ceremony.
Here, Nao-san shows me how to unwrap the sweet for eating🙇‍♂️

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And this is how you bind the leaves of the chimaki together...

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Kameya Shigehisa's (亀屋重久) owner and master confectioner kindly demonstrates how each chimaki is prepared.

The store is located across the road from Myōshin-ji's (妙心寺) north gate.
➡️https://www.kameya-shigehisa.com/

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Nao-san shows how to 'throw away' last year's chimaki (茅巻き/ちまき).

Prior to the two parades each float accepts old chimaki. These will be purified and ritually burnt at Yasaka-jinja (八坂神社).

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✨CHIMAKI CHARMS🙏

One of the most important tasks in July for many households and businesses in Kyōto is the refreshing of the 'chimaki' (茅巻き).
Sold exclusively during the Gion Matsuri, these broom-like charms hang by doorways to prevent misfortune entering the home or office.

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After gobbling up the chimaki, there's a certain way to fold up the leaves and twine (to make it easier for the host to clear away).

#Kyoto #京都 #Japan #和菓子 #wagashi #chimaki #ちまき #teaceremony

There is a particular way to eat chimaki during a tea ceremony. Here, Nao-san shows me how to unwrap the sweet for eating🙇‍♂️

Part 1...

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Chimaki (ちまき) is also the name of a sweet traditionally eaten on "Children's Day" (May 5th) for good health.

Steamed rice dumplings are tightly wrapped in a sheath of bamboo leaves, their finished shape much like the prongs of a chimaki amulet.

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