群馬県·洋菓子
Toraya Honten Oni Sablé
The ogre tiles (onigawara) that keep a watchful eye from atop rooftops have been transformed into a Japanese sweet. The area around Fujioka City, where Toraya Honten is located, has long flourished as a major production center for haniwa (terracotta figures) and roof tiles, with the origins of tile making said to date back to the founding of Ueno Kokubunji temple. Founded in 1905, Toraya Honten created this baked sweet shaped like an ogre tile to convey the pride of this land through confectionery. Replicating the design of ogre tiles crafted by modern master artisans, a slightly bitter coffee bean paste is gently wrapped in moist castella sponge cake. While it may look a little intimidating, a mellow sweetness spreads once you take a bite. You can taste the story of Fujioka tiles, which have over 1,200 years of history, in a single mouthful. It is a unique Gunma souvenir that also serves as a great conversation starter.
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