is the day associated with the Ox sign in the traditional Japanese calendar.Японское летосчисление — whitemouse.ru The most famous Ox Day in Japan (one or two days with an interval of 12 days) are on the hottest time of the year (late July – early August),«Доё уси-но хи» — день, когда едят жареных угрей, — www.tasteofjapan.ru which is also characterized by high humidity. The main dish of this day is kabayaki, baked or fried eel (unagi) with sweet teriyaki sauce. This high-fat food is said to help maintain strength during this hot season.
Origin of tradition The earliest mention of the association of cooked eel with summer heat is in the Man'yōshū anthology of Japanese poetry (8th century). In Otomono Yakamochi's poem, it is explained that in order not to lose weight due to the summer heat, cooked eel will be beneficial for health.Япония: О некоторых (13 из 24) — День быка и угорь, — www.abroadmag.ru YearFirst daySecond day200421 July2 August200528 July200623 July4 August200730 July200824 July5 August200919 July31 July201026 July201121 July2 August201227 July201322 July3 August201429 July201524 July5 August201630 July201725 July6 August201820 July1 August201927 July202021 July2 August202128 July202223 July4 August202330 July202424 July5 August202519 July31 July202626 July202721 July2 August
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