山口県·銘菓
Santoka Monaka
This is a simple, rustic monaka that evokes memories of the wandering poet Santoka Taneda. The crispy shell pairs perfectly with the moist bean paste. Born in 1882 in present-day Hofu City, Santoka Taneda was a free-verse haiku poet who composed over ten thousand verses while wandering across the country. This monaka was created in honor of his unpretentious life and his fame as a literary figure associated with Yamaguchi. The flavor, with its elegant bean paste wrapped in a fragrant shell, evokes a certain sense of wanderlust. It is a literary confection that you'll want to savor one piece at a time, accompanied by a cup of tea. Every time you open the wrapper, you cannot help but reflect on the journey taken by the wandering poet. It is a profound treat that quietly conveys the landscape of Yamaguchi and the lingering spirit of the poet.
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