The Origin Story
EditorialThis mochi is produced by 'Yaya,' a Japanese confectionery shop in Kurashiki, and is associated with the high priest Ryokan from the Edo period.
It is a simple and flavorful Japanese sweet that evokes the history and culture of Kurashiki.
Ryokan was an Edo-period monk known for his life of simple poverty and warm personality. This mochi, bearing his name, embodies a spirit of careful confectionery making within its unpretentious simplicity. It is an item that conveys the atmosphere of traditional Japan in the heart of Kurashiki.
Featuring a chewy mochi texture and a gentle sweetness, its unpretentious flavor pairs perfectly with tea time. The taste seems to deepen when enjoyed while reflecting on this historical figure. It is a charming Japanese sweet characteristic of Kurashiki.
Umai Map Editorial Team
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