新潟県·和菓子
Kanesatsu Shujin Kabuto (Kanesatsu's Departure Helmet)
This confection was created by Kanazawa Sohonpo in Joetsu City following the 2009 broadcast of the Taiga drama 'Tenchijin'. Named after the helmet of the protagonist Naomasa Kanetsugu, it features the character for 'Ai' (Love)—his symbol—as a branded seal. Smooth red bean paste is gently wrapped in fluffy castella cake and baked to a golden brown in the shape of a helmet. Alongside the shop's Shujin Mochi, it is widely known as a famous Sengoku-era confection from Joetsu. The compatibility between the gentle sweetness of the smooth red bean paste and the moist castella is outstanding. It is a treat to be enjoyed while reflecting on Kanetsugu's way of life embodied in the character 'Ai'. The helmet shape, which evokes the romance of the Warring States period, makes it a perfect souvenir for history lovers.
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