October
The entire town is colored with rice.
Makes you want to take a deep breath.
Makes you want to take a deep breath.
New Rice
新酒 供米ふた手に ささげたる 女禰宜見ぬ 秋山くれば 晶子
Niishobori kumai futate ni Sasagetaru Onagonegi minu Akiyama kureba Akiko
Niishobori kumai futate ni Sasagetaru Onagonegi minu Akiyama kureba Akiko
The poem describes what Akiko Yosano saw while viewing fall colors. When she went to Mt. Akiyama, she saw a shrine maiden walking with an offering of Niishibori sake. This autumn’s new rice is used to make new sake. First we give thanks to the harvest and offer it to the gods. And together with the whole family, we say “Itadakimasu!” in appreciation before the meal.
Yosano’s golden fields of rice will soon be harvested for this year’s new rice.
Assisted by: Tanka and Haiku Museum Yosano Municipal Kozan Bunko