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Bizenya Awayuki

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Bizenya Awayuki

It melts softly in your mouth like light snow. 'Awayuki' is a famous confection from Bizenya, an established shop founded in 1782 (Tenmei 2), with ties to the Okazaki-shuku station on the Tokaido road. Inspired by 'Awayuki Tofu,' which was once served to travelers at a teahouse on the outskirts of Okazaki-shuku, the third generation of the family devised this treat in the early Meiji era. The name comes from its pure white, light, and melting texture, created by whipping egg whites and setting them with agar. This elegant Japanese sweet is crafted using a simple yet labor-intensive method to achieve a smooth texture, and it has been beloved for a long time as a representative confection of Okazaki. With just one bite, it melts away with a fleeting grace. It is a snow-like beautiful masterpiece nurtured by the history and travel nostalgia of Okazaki.

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  • Bizenya Awayuki

    A different packaging of the famous 'Awayuki' confection passed down since the Edo period by Bizenya of Okazaki. The fluffy texture, made by whipping egg whites and setting them with agar, is a taste of the Okazaki Post Town that once soothed travelers passing along the Tokaido road.

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