広島県·和菓子
Nakaya Motsugaisan
A somewhat ruggedly traditional confection made by Nakaya Honpo of Onomichi, called 'Motsugaisan.' These are square-shaped manju reminiscent of a Go board, with smooth smooth bean paste wrapped in moist dough. The name originates from Motsugai Fusen, a monk who actually existed in Onomichi during the end of the Edo period. Known as 'Konkotsu Oshō' (the Fist Monk), he was a master of swordsmanship and possessed great strength. An anecdote remains that when he found a magnificent Go board at an antique shop in Edo but lacked the funds, he struck the board with his fist to serve as a deposit—that very Go board is said to still be preserved at Saio Zenji Temple in Onomichi. The square shape represents the Go board, and the three indentations on the surface represent the marks of his fist. This is a treat that allows you to taste the history of Onomichi and the tale of a hero in a single bite.
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