愛媛県·和菓子
Usumizumi Yokan
When sliced cleanly, beans faintly appear within the moist cross-section. Upon taking a bite, an elegant, non-cloying sweetness gently spreads through the mouth. Usumizumi Yokan is a signature confection from a long-established shop in Matsuyama, Ehime, founded in 1874 by Gensaburo Nakano using a unique production method. The name is derived from the 'Usumizumi-zakura' (pale ink cherry blossoms) of Saiho-ji Temple in Matsuyama, which has been passed down for a thousand years; the beans dancing in the cross-section are meant to resemble cherry blossom petals. It has also achieved distinction by winning the Honorary Grand Prize and the Honorary President Prince Takamado Award at the National Confectionery Expo. The moist, well-kneaded yokan is perfect as an accompaniment to tea. Piece by piece, it is a masterpiece that allows you to quietly immerse yourself in an exquisite sweetness reminiscent of cherry blossoms.
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