石川県·和菓子
Kaga Shoofuku Mochi
A playful 'fortune-bringing' sweet where breaking open small monaka shells reveals colorful auspicious symbols rolling out. It is packed with dry sweets and konpeito (sugar candy) shaped like Otafuku, rice bales, hōju (sacred jewels), sea bream, and tortoiseshell pines—items that look as if they would invite good fortune just by looking at them. In Kanazawa, there has long been a culture of auspicious sweets called 'Fukutoku,' which hide small lucky charms inside monaka. This product carries on the Kaga tradition of opening shells during New Year's or celebrations to enjoy the excitement of seeing what comes out. The inclusion of a fortune-telling slip is another part of the fun. With English instructions included, it is also a popular gift for international visitors. Upon tasting, the fragrant monaka shell and elegant sweetness melt away. It is a confection where the act of opening it is a feast in itself, bringing good fortune even before you take your first bite.
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