Kokubaimochi are a special sweet served during Baika-sai by Oimatsu.

Kokubaimochi are a special sweet served during Baika-sai by Oimatsu.

Kokubaimochi' ('black plum mochi') are named after a rare species of plum found at Kitano Tenmangu.

Kokubaimochi are a special sweet served during Baika-sai by Oimatsu.

'Kokubaimochi' (黒梅餅 'black plum mochi'), sold for a short time by Oimatsu (老松) at Baika-sai (梅花祭), are named after a rare species of plum found at Kitano Tenman-gū.

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Oimatsu's 'holy night' (聖夜 'seiya') mimics a miniature Christmas tree, with baubles, a jelly star, and spattering of snow.

Hogarth the cat poses in front of the Christmas tree.

Nao-san gets in the festive mood, dressed in dark green kimono and a Santa hat!

Oimatsu's 'holy night' (聖夜 'seiya') mimics a miniature Christmas tree, with baubles, a jelly star, and spattering of snow.

Even if you don't have the time, space or inclination to put up a Christmas tree, that's no reason to miss out.

Oimatsu's (老松) 'holy night' (聖夜 'seiya') is a colourful kinton dressed up as a tree all decked out for the big day🎄🎶

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