A day for Fukaya Green Onions

Today, and November 23rd annually, is Negirai Day. I write it in Japanese because it is a complicated anniversary name! Negirai means appreciation or thanks, but "Negirai day" is more about Fukaya Green Onions. It is a pun on 'negi' being spring onions. 

"Negirai Day" is a special anniversary established by Fukaya City, Saitama Prefecture. On this day, the purpose is to give Fukaya green onions to your loved ones with gratitude to coincide with the harvest season of the nationally famous Fukaya green onions. Green onions are an essential ingredient in Japan's food culture, and Fukaya green onions are especially loved by many people for their high taste and quality. 

Fukaya green onions are also recognized as a national brand due to their high quality. It is favored by many cooks and foodies, and its sweetness stands out, especially during the winter months, making it an essential part of sukiyaki and hot pot dishes. In this way, expressing gratitude, through the green onions that Fukaya City is proud of, is also a good opportunity to reaffirm the charm of the region.

The feature photo is of Fukkachan, the green onion mascot of Fukaya! It was taken, in Fukaya city, during the pandemic hence Fukkachan had a mask on!