三重県·銘菓
Seki no To
In Sekijuku, a post town on the Tokaido highway, there is a famous confection that has been passed down for nearly four hundred years. Seki no To is a signature Kameyama sweet continuously crafted by Fukagawaya, which was founded during the Kan'ei era (1624–1645). It is said to have been devised by the first generation of the shop, who is rumored to be a descendant of ninja. This lovely, bite-sized treat consists of smooth red bean paste made from Hokkaido adzuki beans, gently wrapped in gyuhi mochi prepared fresh every morning, and generously coated with Tokushima's Awa Wasanbon sugar. Its mellow white appearance is said to represent the snow accumulating on the Suzuka Mountains. The moist, elegant sweetness of the Wasanbon provides a historic flavor that was once loved by various feudal lords and the Imperial Palace. It is a treat you will find yourself wanting to savor while strolling through the old streets of Sekijuku.
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