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Chiyonoya Takemura Nara Manju
Chiyonoya Takemura is considered the oldest Japanese confectionery shop in Nara. Founded in Genroku 14 (1701), it boasts a history of over 300 years. Its signature product, 'Nara Manju,' follows the lineage of manju introduced by the monk Lin Jingyin, who arrived in Japan from China during the Muromachi period. Lin Jingyin is regarded as the progenitor of Japanese manju, credited with being the first to use adzuki bean paste as a filling. Nara Manju is a baked version of this tradition, updated for modern tastes. You can distinguish them by their markings: those stamped with the character 'Lin' contain black bean paste, while those featuring a deer design contain white bean paste. This traditional confection has been preserved and passed down through sixteen generations of a long-established shop. Tasting it while reflecting on the roots of manju offers a uniquely profound experience.
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Chiyono-ya Takemura Nara Manju
Founded in Genroku 14 (1697), the oldest Japanese confectionery shop in Nara City inherits the techniques of Hayashi Jyo-in, the progenitor of Manju from the Muromachi period. The 'Hayashi' brand is used for black bean paste, and the 'Shika' (deer) brand is used for white bean paste. A taste preserved for 320 years by the 16th generation proprietor.
