Fugu Filler February video #2 (Patreon)

Hello! Please enjoy this longer video, which was recorded near the beginning of the month. Below there is a description related to the sushi!

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What is Eho-maki?

According to the old lunar calendar of Japan, February 3rd is the day before the first day of spring. To ward off illness and misfortune, on this day Japanese families scatter roasted soy beans inside their homes and out of every window and door.

In Japanese, the day is called “Setsubun” which translates as “bean scattering ceremony day”. Traditionally, this is also the day to eat “Eho-maki”.

Eho-maki are thick sushi rolls which is believed to bring good fortune if eaten while facing the year’s “Eho” (good luck direction).

Eho-maki usually have seven ingredients such as cucumber, sweet omelet, shiitake mushroom and eel after the Seven Deities of Good Luck.

While you eat Eho-maki, you must be silent.

Eho-maki are also called “Maru-kaburi-sushi” (swallowing sushi) because of the traditional way to eat it: make a wish, close your eyes and eat the roll uncut, all while facing the Eho.

The eating of Eho-maki without cutting reflects the idea of forming good relationships.