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。