@camelliakyoto@mastodon.social
2026-08-03 07:00 UTC
In its traditional form, mitarashi dango is made up of 5 small rice dumplings...skewered, grilled, and served with a sweet soy sauce glaze.
Legend has it that the inspiration for the snack came from a miraculous incident involving Emperor Go-Daigo (後醍醐天皇 1288-1339).
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@camelliakyoto@mastodon.social 2026-08-03 07:10
During one of Go-Daigo's outings to Shimogamo-jinja, 5 bubbles appeared in the water as he purified his hands. Interpreted as the human body (五体-head, arms and legs), it was taken as a fortuitous sign. The emperor offered 5 rice dumplings (4 big & 1 small) to the shrine gods.