徳島県·特産品
Awa Wasanbin Sugar
Kamita Town is the main production region for Awa Wasanbin sugar. It is known as a rare domestic sugar, handcrafted by artisans using 'Chikuto,' a traditional variety of sugarcane. Its history dates back to the Edo period. It is said that Gyokusen, a Yamabushi (ascetic monk) from Itano District, explored sugar-making methods in Nobeoka, Hyuga Province, and succeeded in producing Wasanbin sugar after much painstaking research. With the encouragement of the Tokushima Domain, production flourished in this area. Made by boiling down the pressed juice and repeatedly refining it with hands and water, Wasanban sugar is characterized by its fine texture and smooth melting sensation in the mouth. Its soft, elegant sweetness is an indispensable traditional flavor of Tokushima, essential for high-quality Japanese confectionery. It provides a gentle accompaniment to moments of tea ceremony.
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