群馬県·和菓子
Gunma Folklore Bunbuku Tanuki Manju
These manju (steamed buns) feature a truly humorous tanuki shape that evokes the feeling of a legend just by holding them. The motif is the folktale of 'Bunbuku Cha-kama' (The Magic Teapot) passed down at Morin-ji Temple in Tatebayashi City, Gunma Prefecture. It is a famous story about a mysterious teapot that never runs out of water, which turns out to be an old tanuki that had been living at the temple. Even today, many tanuki statues line the approach to Morin-ji Temple, welcoming visitors. Inspired by this legend, these tanuki-shaped manju offer a simple, rustic flavor with moist dough enveloping a gently sweet bean paste. As you enjoy them while reflecting on the old tale, you will feel as though you are taking a small bite of Tatebayashi's history.
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