秋田県·和菓子
Kinman
When you split the fluffy castella cake, an elegant white bean paste is revealed inside. With its subtle sweetness, you won't be able to stop at just one—this is Kinman, a quintessential confection of Akita. Its origins date back to 1953. It is said to have begun when Masomi Ouchi, who ran a diner in the 'Kinza-gai' shopping district in front of Akita Station, started selling manju at his storefront. Legend has it that he was inspired by white bean paste castella sweets from Tokyo and renamed his 'Kinza-gai Manju' to 'Kinman.' Locals affectionately say they 'can't help but eat several at a time.' It remains a long-beloved staple of Akita souvenirs.
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