福島県·銘菓
Nihonmatsu Yokan
The 'Tama-yokan' is a renowned confection handed down by Tamashimaya, an established shop in Nihonmuatsu City. The shop has a history of approximately 200 years, having been founded during the Edo period as the official confectioner to the lord of Nihonmatsu Castle. The building itself is registered as a Tangible Cultural Property. The roots of Tama-yokan trace back to 1937, with the creation of 'Hinomaru Yokan,' developed in response to a request for confectionery to be used during comfort visits. An ingenious method was used, packing it into rubber containers to preserve its freshly made taste. After the war, it was named 'Tama-yokan,' playing on the 'Tama' from Tamashimaya and its round shape, a name that continues to this day. Even now, the yokan is stirred in the traditional manner, using firewood and carefully monitoring the heat. It is a bite-sized masterpiece imbued with the traditions of the castle town.
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