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Koun-do Koin Monaka
An adorable monaka shaped like ancient seals (koin). When you pick it up and take a bite, the fragrant wafer cracks crispily, revealing a generous filling of smooth bean paste that melts in your mouth. The sweetness is not overpowering, and the moist bean paste blends perfectly with the toasted aroma of the wafer, creating a flavor that makes you crave a cup of tea. The Koin Monaka is crafted by Koun-do Honten, which has been established for over a hundred years in Ashikaga. Its name comes from its shape, modeled after ancient seals passed down through Ashikaga School (Japan's oldest school) and Banrai-ji Temple. The wrapping paper is also well-known to have been designed by Mitsuo Aida, who was born in Ashikaga.
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Koun-do Koin Monaka
A different size of the Koin Monaka produced by Koun-do's main store in Ashikaga. This luxurious treat features a wafer shell patterned after ancient seals passed down in Ashikaga, generously filled with Tokachi red bean paste; it is a perfect confectionery to take home as a memento of a visit to Ashikaga School or Banryu-ji Temple. Seasonal versions of the Koin Monaka offer a special flavor available only at the main store.
Koundo Koin Monaka Yuzu
A seasonal Yuzu flavor of the Koin Monaka, produced by the main store of Koundo, founded in 1868. The yuzu bean paste, made with plenty of honey, is thick and rich, while the refreshing acidity of the yuzu provides a clean finish to the sweetness. A specialty confection of Ashikaga that offers a different experience from the standard red bean version.
