Wisdom of Everyday Life through Doburoku in S.Region,Akita Prefecture

Based on Interviews with Elderly Women about Food and Drink Practices

Abstract

This paper explores the wisdom of everyday life through Doburoku based on interviews in S. Region, Akita Prefecture. The conclusions are as follows : (1) Doburoku, when combined with local ingredients, made it possible to create diverse meals at home. (2) As a food premised on sharing, Doburoku served as a medium for connecting people allowing them to share joys and sorrows with those they lived with. (3) As a ritual food offering handmade for deities and ancestors, Doburoku embodied people’s wishes for a “good life,” which were expressed through year-round ceremonial events.