愛媛県·和菓子
Usumizumi Yokan (Light Ink Yokan)
Founded in 1874 by Gensaburo Nakano in Matsuyama using a unique production method, this is a long-established yokan. It features an elegant appearance studded with white beans and a moist, smooth bean paste flavor, and has been cherished for a long time as a representative confection of Matsuyama. The name originates from the famous 'Usumizumi-zakura' (Light Ink Cherry Blossom) mentioned in the local Iyo-bushi folk songs as 'Usumizumi-zakura and scarlet turnips.' Legend has it that when an empress visited Dogo Onsen for healing, she prayed at Saiho-ji temple; her illness was cured, and in gratitude, cherry blossoms were bestowed upon her. This is a treat you'll want to savor slowly with tea—a single slice carrying the story of the hot springs and cherry blossoms that have continued since the Edo period. The harmony between the simple sweetness of the white beans and the smooth bean paste quietly reveals why it has been loved for so long.
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Usumizumi Yokan
A famous confection from Matsuyama, founded in 1874 by Gensaburo Nakano using a unique production method. The name is inspired by the lyrics 'Usumizumi-zakura ya hi no kabu' (Pale ink cherry blossoms and scarlet turnips) from the Iyo Bushi folk song, and it has maintained the same recipe for over 150 years. It features a unique texture that sits somewhere between castella sponge cake and traditional yokan.
