滋賀県·和菓子
Tabashiru
This Japanese sweet has a somewhat mysterious name, and its namesake is none other than Matsuo Basho. 'Tabashiru' is made by Chajo Fujimura, located in front of Ishiyama-dera Temple. The name originates from the haiku Basho composed at Ishiyama-dera: 'Ishiyama no / ishi ni tabashiru / arare kana' (At Mount Ishiyama, hail splashes against the stones). This confection captures the dynamism of that poem, where grains of hail seem to burst and scatter. While it has a slightly rugged appearance reminiscent of wollastonite, it is soft to the touch. When you gently break the mochi, large pieces of boiled Tanba Dainagon red beans tumble out. It encapsulates that very moment when hail hits the stone and splashes. With the gentleness of mochi and the plump sweetness of adzuki beans, this is a signature confection unique to Otsu, allowing you to taste the scenery of Ishiyama-dera and Basho's poetry.
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