広島県·和菓子
Kawadori Mochi
Derived from a legend from the Nanboku-cho period, Kawadori Mochi is a celebratory souvenir loved by the citizens of Hiroshima. In the 5th year of Shohei (1350), when Motouji, an ancestor of Mori Motonari, attempted to cross the Gōno River during a battle in Iwami, a small stone floating on the water got caught in his stirrup. Motouji went on to achieve a great victory and, rejoicing in this divine assistance, brought the stone back to be offered to Hachiman Shrine. Eventually, a custom emerged to eat mochi shaped like these small stones, which is said to be the origin of the name Kawadori Mochi. Produced by Kameya, these bite-sized treats consist of simple, rustic gyuhi (sweet rice cake) filled with walnuts and coated in kinako (roasted soybean powder). The soft texture of the mochi, the crunch of the walnuts, and the fragrant kinako leave a lasting impression.
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Kawadori Mochi
A traditional Hiroshima confection inspired by the anecdote where Motouji, an ancestor of Mori Motonari, found small pebbles stuck to his sword in a river while praying for victory in battle. This bite-sized treat features walnuts wrapped in soft gyuhi (sweet rice cake), with the fragrant aroma of roasted soybean powder conveying a history of over 450 years.
