和歌山県·和菓子
Yuasa Shoyu Manju
Yuasa Town is known as the birthplace of soy sauce. This fragrant manju (sweet bun) features traditional Yuasa soy sauce kneaded directly into the dough. The history of soy sauce making in Yuasa began during the Kamakura period, when the founder of Kokoku-ji Temple in Yura, Kishu, brought back the method for making Kinzanji miso from China. The liquid that accumulated in the barrels during the miso-making process became the origin of Japanese soy sauce. Blessed with high-quality water, Yuasa went on to gain national fame as a town of soy sauce. This is a unique specialty of this historic town, perfect to enjoy while reflecting on its long history. The savory aroma of soy sauce meets the gentle sweetness of red bean paste. We invite you to experience this combination, born from a town steeped in tradition.
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Yuasa Shoyu Manju
A soy sauce-flavored manju unique to Yuasa, the birthplace of soy sauce. The rich aroma of Yuasa soy sauce infuses the thin dough, creating an exquisite harmony between the sweetness of the bean paste and the saltiness of the soy sauce. It is the perfect souvenir for a visit to this historic town of soy sauce breweries.
