Spring on a Plate, Rather Than the Moon in the Sky

Today is the Pink Moon 🌝🍡
Apparently, the Pink Moon doesn't actually mean the moon turns bright pink. It's just what they call the full moon during the time when spring flowers like moss phlox are in full bloom. That sense of excitement that 'spring has arrived!' combined with the special feeling of a full moon floating in the night sky—I think three-colored
dango perfectly captures that.

Look at that color sequence. The 'pink' on top is the star of tonight's show: the Pink Moon. The 'white' in the middle is the hazy moon lingering in the slightly chilly spring night. The 'green' at the bottom is the power of life that will soon be sprouting vigorously. A whole spring landscape is packed into a single skewer. Don't you think that's like a kind of course meal?

The convenience of being able to pick them up at a convenience store or supermarket is also the best. You stop by on your way home from work, remember 'Oh, it's a full moon today,' and pick some up. That little sense of occasion when you open that transparent pack. Transferring them to a plate is nice, but being able to just pop them in your mouth is the beauty of 'dango,' isn't it?

Once you take a bite, that chewy texture—it's irresistible. As the sweetness of the rice cake spreads in your mouth, for some reason, you feel a surge of energy that makes you think, 'I guess I'll do my best again tomorrow.' Brewing some tea is great, but it surprisingly goes well with a glass of whiskey on the rocks or some other fragrant liquor if you want to be a bit indulgent. That's what I call adult playfulness.

Aiming for an 'Instagrammable' shot is fine, but the most important thing is that your own heart is satisfied, thinking, 'Ah, I'm happy.' Having the composure to look up at the beautiful moon, eat something sweet, and say, 'It's beautiful, it's delicious.' I think that's what you call the 'white space' in life.

Tonight, why not enjoy the night breeze with a three-colored dango in one hand? Try holding the pink one on top up to the moon and enjoy yourself while talking to yourself, saying something like, 'Tonight's moon is just like this.' It's sure to be a Pink Moon that satisfies both your stomach and your heart 🍡🌕