茨城県·和菓子
Unpeido Honten Otairaku
These baked sweets are produced by Unpeido Honten, a long-established shop in Hitachi/Omika. Alongside the shop's signature 'Omika Manju,' which dates back to the first year of the Meiji era, this confection is beloved as one of the local specialties of this region. The name is derived from 'Otairaku,' a sacred ritual performed during the grand festival of Tozai Kinsha Shrine, which takes place once every 73 years. It was named after this unique local event where Dengaku (traditional dance) is performed to pray for peace in the land, bountiful harvests, and happiness for all people. The sweet features chunky red bean paste made from Tokachi-grown Dainagon adzuki beans, carefully wrapped in finely baked dough. With the fragrant richness of the sturdy dough and the gentle sweetness of the whole bean paste, it is a treat you will want to savor slowly while reflecting on the historic Shinto rituals.
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