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Kasano-ya Umegaemochi

A specialty found on the approach to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, wafting a fragrant toasted aroma. Kasano-ya's Umegaemochi consists of adzuki bean paste wrapped in a thin mochi skin, branded with a plum blossom pattern and grilled on an iron plate. The name originates from a legend that an elderly woman nearby offered mochi attached to a plum branch to Sugawara no Michizane, who had been demoted to this area. Its charm lies in the toasted exterior and the gentle sweetness of the soft bean paste inside. Although 'ume' (plum) is in the name, it contains no plum flavor or fruit. Enjoying a freshly grilled one during your shrine visit offers a delightful texture that is crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. It is a taste unique to Dazaifu that conveys the kindness of those who admired Michizane. Highly recommended both as a souvenir and for enjoying while walking around.

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