福島県·銘菓
Awa Manju
A specialty steamed manju using millet (awa) from Yanaizu, a temple town known for its thatched-roof houses. The exquisite balance lies between the slightly chewy texture of the millet and the elegant sweetness of the smooth red bean paste. The origin dates back to the great fire of Bunsei 1 (1818). It is said that when Fukumitsu Kokuzo-son, one of Japan's three great Kokuzo-son temples, was destroyed, a monk dedicated to the reconstruction created these using the then-abundant millet, embedding the prayer: 'May we never encounter (awa) such a disaster again.' As an auspicious sweet for warding off misfortune, it has been loved for nearly 200 years. A treat that relaxes the heart with its freshly steamed, soft crust. If you visit Yanaizu, please be sure to try them while they are fresh.
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