和歌山県·銘菓
Usukawa Manju (Kushimoto)
This thin-skinned manju comes from Kushimoto, the southernmost town of Honshu, reflecting the scenery of Hashigui-iwa Rocks. Kushimoto's Usukawa Manju is a famous confection created by Gihei, an established shop that has continued since the Meiji era. In an era when bean paste was expected to be sweet, the previous generation devised a recipe with significantly reduced sweetness, driven by the desire to 'let people taste the true flavor of the adzuki beans.' It is characterized by its elegant, light ink-colored bean paste visible through the thin skin and a gentle aroma of sake. Because it contains no preservatives, it has a short shelf life, but that is precisely what makes it a safe and trustworthy treat. As a representative confection of the Kinu area, it continues to be loved by many to this day. Please be sure to try it when you visit Kushimoto.
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