山豊 held a Hiroshima-na pickling-start ceremony, placing Hiroshima-na in barrels during the harvest season and praying for the completion of high-quality pickles. The ceremony was held for the 28th time this year, on 27 October.
山豊 held its annual Hiroshima-na pickling-start ceremony on 27 October. The event marked the 28th such ceremony, and the pickling work was carried out after a purification ceremony to mark the occasion. Those in attendance included Hiroshima-na growers and 山豊 employees.
The ceremony began with a purification ceremony, followed by a ritual in which all participants placed Hiroshima-na in barrels. The scene of barrels packed full of Hiroshima-na was photographed at the site, and the work proceeded with the participants’ cooperation.
There are 2 types of Hiroshima-na pickles, lightly pickled and long-pickled, and they were described as popular because each has different characteristics. Both methods are described as bringing out the flavour of Hiroshima-na.
The pickling ritual and celebratory atmosphere conveyed the purpose of praying for the production of high-quality “Hiroshima-na pickles.” The article also touched on the tradition of Hiroshima-na pickles as a preserved food and the importance of a stable supply.