福岡県·和菓子
Buhomatsu Manju
A manju (steamed bun) inspired by a story set in Kokura, Kitakyushu. The novel 'The Life of Buhomatsu' is a masterpiece depicting Matsugoro Tomishima (known as Buhomatsu), a rough-and-tumble rickshaw puller who beats the Kokura Gion Taiko drums but possesses a warm heart. Named after him, the Buhomatsu Manju is a simple manju consisting of white bean paste wrapped in dough and baked, topped with a small piece of walnut. The gentle sweetness of the white bean paste pairs perfectly with the fragrant walnut. Taking a bite, one can feel Buhomatsu's clumsy yet straightforward humanity through the confection. It is a famous Kitakyushu sweet that reflects the local culture and heartwarming story of Kokura in a single bite.
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