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Chihaya Akasaka Village Yomogi Mochi

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Chihaya Akasaka Village Yomogi Mochi

Chihaya Akasaka is the only village in Osaka Prefecture. This aromatic kusa-mochi is made using mugwort harvested at the foot of Mount Kongo. Known as the birthplace of the famous commander Kusunoki Masashige, Chihaya Akasaka is a mountain village surrounded by rich nature, including Mount Kongo and the terraced rice fields of Shimoakasaka. At the village's roadside station, kusa-mochi is handmade using plenty of locally picked mugwort, making it a favorite among visitors. It offers a simple, warm flavor with the scent of freshly picked mugwort—a sweet treat that conveys the peaceful atmosphere of the satoyama landscape. Enjoy the refreshing aroma of mugwort and the chewy texture. Please savor this tranquil taste, unique to Osaka's one and only village.

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