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San'in Famous Confection: Inaba no Shirousagi
Created by Kotobuki Seika in 1968, this is a representative confection of Tottori and the San'in region. This baked manju is shaped like the rabbit from the myth 'The White Rabbit of Inaba,' featuring a moist yolk paste inside dough scented with Mt. Daisen butter. Legend has it that the adorable red eyes were added in 1980 after a child visiting the factory on a tour remarked, 'It would be cute if it had eyes.' It is a highly accomplished sweet, having won the Monde Selection Gold Award for 12 consecutive years and ranking first in nationwide souvenir polls. The wrapping is made of Echizen Washi paper, and each string is hand-tied in the 'Goen Musubi' style to wish for good connections. This item is perfect for gifts, conveying a gentle sweetness and warmth.
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Inaba no Shirousagi Chocolate
A winter-exclusive chocolate shaped like the White Rabbit of Inaba, sold by Kotobuki Seika. Unlike their standard manju, this chocolate offers a rich cocoa flavor while maintaining the iconic rabbit shape, providing a special seasonal treat. It is particularly popular during Valentine's Day and White Day, making it a beloved gift due to its adorable appearance. If you find this limited edition item during a winter trip to Tottori, it is definitely worth picking up.
White Rabbit's First Love
A derivative product of the 'Inaba no Shirousagi' (White Rabbit of Inaba) series, this is a rabbit-shaped baked manju filled with strawberry-flavored bean paste. Its slightly pink appearance perfectly matches the name 'First Love,' and it offers a fruity sweetness that differs from the classic egg yolk paste. This item is often chosen as a souvenir for women.
Inaba no Shirousagi Matcha Bean Paste
A matcha variation of the classic "Inaba no Shirousagi." Matcha from the long-established "Nakamura Chaho" in Matsue—a city famous for its tea ceremony culture—is kneaded into the bean paste, creating an irresistible combination with the dough scented with Daisen butter. Unlike the egg yolk bean paste version, this offers a pleasantly bitter adult flavor that will especially delight tea lovers.
White Rabbit Financier
A baked confection created to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the birth of the White Rabbit of Inaba, featuring a rabbit shape. The dough, made with plenty of Mt. Daisen butter, has a fragrant almond richness with a crispy exterior and moist interior. Having won the Monde Selection Grand Gold Award, it is highly appreciated when given as a set with standard manju (steamed buns).
