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Chikurin-ji Yokan
This yokan is produced by Nishikawa-ya, a long-established shop founded in the Genroku era, inspired by Chikurin-ji Temple on Mount Godaisan, the 31st site of the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Chikurin-ji is an ancient temple founded during the Nara period by Gyoki, under the orders of Emperor Shomu, modeled after Mount Wutai in Tang Dynasty China. It is a renowned temple with Manjusri Bodhisattva as its main deity. In honor of the temple's name, the yokan is elegantly presented in a cylindrical container designed to resemble bamboo. It features a smooth texture and an elegant, rich sweetness from the adzuki beans. This item has long been cherished as a souvenir to be picked up during the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Along with the charm of pushing the yokan out from its bamboo-shaped tube, you can savor the atmosphere of Tosa's history and faith. It is a classic taste from an established shop, perfect for enjoying slowly with tea.
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Yoshidaya Ochobo Yokan
A bite-sized yokan made by Yoshidaya, a company with over 90 years of history in Shimanto Town. Its specialty is the smoothness of its homemade smooth red bean paste made from Hokkaido adzuki beans. 'Ochobo' is a Kyoto dialect term referring to an apprentice girl.
