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Satsuma Joukiya Karukan Manju

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Satsuma Joukiya Karukan Manju

A representative steamed confection of Kagoshima, made by a long-established shop in Tenmonkan. Karukan is a famous Kagoshima sweet passed down since the era of the Satsuma Domain. It is a steamed cake made with Japanese mountain yam (jinenjo) and rice flour; its name appears in the Shimadzu family records from the 12th year of the Genroku era (1699), and it was once known as 'Tonosama-gashi' (Lord's sweet) enjoyed by daimyo families. Satsuma Joukiya in Tenmonkan, Kagoshima City, is a Japanese confectionery shop founded in 1988. This Karukan Manju is a masterpiece where the bean paste is gently wrapped in a chewy white dough and steamed. Its charm lies in the natural sweetness of the mountain yam and its soft, elegant texture, making it a beloved signature product of Joukiya, alongside the popular 'Custardon'.

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  • Kyumenya's Karukan Manju

    Karukan Manju produced by Kyumenya in Kagoshima City. A classic Satsuma confection consisting of sweet bean paste wrapped in a chewy dough made from Satsuma mountain yam and rice flour.

  • Kashin Ichishime Karukan Set

    An assortment of karukan produced by Kashin Ichishime. You can enjoy a variety of flavors of this traditional Satsuma steamed confection made from mountain yam and rice flour.

  • Mozekarukan

    A karukan named 'Moze,' which means 'delicious' in the Kagoshima dialect. This Satsuma steamed confection is characterized by its chewy texture made from mountain yam and rice flour.

  • Shiromiya Karukan Manju

    A traditional Satsuma-style Karukan manju. One of Kagoshima's representative confectionery, featuring smooth red bean paste wrapped in a soft and chewy dough made by steaming Japanese mountain yam (jinenjo) and rice flour.

  • Toraya no Karukan Manju

    A Karukan (lightly steamed cake) manju continuously crafted in Kirishima by Tokushige Seika Toraya, founded in 1884. A long-established taste, softly steamed using the pure waters of the Kirishima mountain range and carefully selected Japanese mountain yams (jinenjo).

  • Fukutsuru Munakata Karukan Manju

    A Karukan manju inspired by cranes that bring good fortune, in connection with Kagoshima, known as a landing site for migrating cranes. This auspicious sweet features smooth red bean paste wrapped in fluffy dough made with Japanese mountain yam (jinenjo).

  • Torigoya Karukan Manju

    Karukan manju made by Torigoya in Ibusuki. A long-established flavor loved in the hot spring town of Ibusuki, featuring a harmony of chewy dough made with Japanese yam (jinenjo) and elegant smooth red bean paste.

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