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Biwa-ko Omi Merchant's Creed 'Dotchi-don'
In Shiga, the birthplace of the Omi Merchants, there is a confection infused with the spirit of commerce. 'Dotchi-don' is a souvenir inspired by the famous confectionery of Omihachiman, 'Detchi Yokan'. Detchi Yokan is a simple yokan made by steaming bean paste mixed with wheat flour. It is said to have originated because agar (kanten) was difficult to obtain in landlocked Omi, so wheat flour was used as a binder instead. The name is said to derive from the fact that it was an affordable sweet that even apprentices (detchi) working in service could afford, and that it was a popular souvenir brought home by apprentices when visiting their families. The aroma of bamboo leaves and the chewy texture are also part of its charm. Please feel the spirit of 'Sanpo-yoshi' (good for the seller, good for the buyer, and good for society) in a single slice of yokan. It is a heartfelt flavor truly representative of the home of the Omi Merchants.
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