🍲 Jagaimo-to-Hijiki-no-Nimono (Simmered Potatoes and Hijiki Seaweed)

It is said that on the opening day of Mount Fuji on July 1st, the Goshi (a role of a clergyman) who provides lodging and hospitality to believers visiting for Mount Fuji faith offered 'Simmered Potatoes and Hijiki Seaweed. Additionally, it is reported that it was offered to Mount Fuji and household Shinto altars as a prayer for the safety and well-being of those climbing Mount Fuji, and for a healthy and safe summer. The original meaning of this dish was to "celebrate the opening of the mountain with foods from the sea and the mountains," and this "Simmered Potatoes and Hijiki Seaweed" has been eaten for more than 100 years and is still eaten on the day of the opening of the mountain as a custom today.