三重県·銘菓
Nagamochi
This is the mochi that travelers passing through the Tokaido road would eat to gain strength. Nagamochi is a famous confection of Yokkaichi, continuously crafted by Sasaiya, founded in the 19th year of Tenbun (1550). It was born in 'Hinaga no Sato,' located at the junction of the Tokaido and the Ise-sango roads, and was named after that place. It consists of smooth red bean paste wrapped in a long, thinly stretched mochi dough, then toasted on both sides until fragrant. This is the taste of a long-established shop said to be the oldest existing Nagamochi store, with over 470 years of history. It is even told that Todo Takatora loved it during his time as an ashigaru (foot soldier), rejoicing that 'the longevity of military fortune is a good omen,' making it the perfect companion for a journey. If you stop by Yokkaichi, please be sure to try some.
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