節句菓子 Confections for annual festivals
People’s day, girls’ day, boys’ day, the star festival and the chrysanthemum festival – 
these traditional festivals that mark the seasons are referred to as the five annual festivals.
					Ingredients related to a particular festival are used to create auspicious confections.
					Celebrating the five annual festivals with prayers for a prosperous harvest and good health.
Nanakusamochi Late December – January 7th
							Hinabishi Mid February – March 3rd
							Kanoka Mid April – May 5th
							Tsuyuboshi Mid June – July 7th
							Kikutsuki Mid August – September 9th