as in the kanto style , kuromame has been eaten to encourage the ability to work hard and lead a healthy life , because it was said that its black color had the effect of charming evil spirits . 関東と同じく、黒には魔よけの力が有るとされていたので、まめ（勤勉）に働き、まめ（健康）に暮らせることを願って食べられた。
kuromame has been eaten to encourage the ability to work hard and lead a healthy life ( " mame " in japanese means hard-working and good health ), because it was said that its black color has the effect of charming evil spirits . 黒には魔よけの力が有るとされていたので、まめ（勤勉）に働き、まめ（健康）に暮らせることを願って食べられた。
