栃木県·和菓子
Yunishigawa Onsen Sekihan no Mochi
A chewy mochi with the gentle flavor of sekihan (red bean rice). It is a simple yet nostalgic sweet. It originated in Yunishigawa Onsen, located in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. This mountain village is said to be where the remnants of the Heike clan, defeated in the Genpei War, fled to live in hiding. Even today, thatched-roof houses remain, and a culture connected to the Heike lives on. This Sekihan no Mochi has been cherished as a souvenir from this historic hot spring area. It features the red bean rice essential for celebrations, transformed into an easy-to-eat, chewy mochi. The color of the azuki beans also feels quite auspicious. Please take home this taste of the steaming hot spring village as a souvenir. Its comforting flavor pairs perfectly with warm tea.
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