1999 Volume 10 Issue 2 Pages 80-86
The aim of this study is to analyze the “Zuoni” in Mie Prefecture.
1) “Zouni” in Mie, according to seven books of local history, has existed as round glutinous cake, a square glutinous cake, a clear soup, miso soup and adzuki beans.
2) Most families prepared it as an Osachi dish (83.7%). but the age family doesn't prepare for the one acodding to const ruction family the ratio shew 19.1%.
3) Most families celebrated with “Zouni”, the high scoer was 95.6% for New Year Day's breakfast.
4) The “Zouni” form of glutinous cake has been fried for example the Hokusei, Chiusei and Nansei areas have a square glutinous cake, The Iga, Isesima and a part of the Nansei area have a round glutinous cake.
5) The “Zouni” Soup has been referred to, for example, the Hokusei and Nansei areas have a “Clear Soup”, the Chiusei and Iga areas have a “Miso Soup”, and the Toba area has “Anpin”.