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Tama Yokan
This bite-sized yokan was created in 1937 by Tamashimaya, a long-established confectionery shop that served as the official confectioner for the Nihonmatsu Domain since the Edo period. It originated from an idea requested by the prefectural governor and the military to pack yokan inside rubber balloons so that soldiers on the battlefield could enjoy soft yokan even after long periods. It was originally called "Hinomaru Yokan," but upon reopening after the war, the name was changed to the current "Tama Yokan" to avoid militaristic connotations. Adhering to the traditional method of kneading with oak firewood, its specialty is the flavor of adzuki beans and a light sweetness. The fun of popping the balloon with a toothpick to eat it captivates everyone from children to adults.
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Tama Yokan
A spherical yokan developed in 1937 by Tamashimaya, a long-established shop in Tamatsumatsu City, following a request from the military for confectionery to be used during visits to troops. By filling them in rubber balloons, the freshly made taste is preserved for a long time. The meticulous production method, kneading it over oak firewood, has remained unchanged since the Edo period, and its charm lies in its light sweetness that brings out the robust flavor of the adzuki beans.
