πΎGIFT TO THE GODSβ¨
The 1st day of the 8th month in the traditional calendar is known as 'Hachigatsu sakujitsu' (ε «ζζζ₯), shortened to 'Hassaku' (ε «ζ).
At this time farmers would make offerings of the first ripe rice to the gods, and gradually it became a time of gift giving.