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Makezu no Tsuba (Unbeaten Sword Guard)
Taking inspiration from the name 'Makezu' (unbeaten), this is the perfect treat before a competition. Shaped like a sword guard (tsuba)—the metal fitting between the blade and the hilt—this auspicious sweet was born in Azuchi, Shiga. Created by Mangoro, founded in 1910, based on an anecdote related to Oda Nobunaga. It is said that before the Battle of Okehazama, Nobunaga cast Eiraku Tsuho coins at Atsuta Shrine to divine his victory, and all came up heads. He then reportedly embedded these coins into the guard of his favorite sword, leading to a series of victories. This sweet features two types of bean paste inside a mochi skin molded to look exactly like a real sword guard. As an item for wishing for victory, it is popular as an amulet-like souvenir for entrance exams or important contests. Please enjoy it while wishing for success in the land where Nobunaga built Azuchi Castle.
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