青森県·和菓子
Hachinohe Taro Kujirimochi (Whale Mochi)
Long ago, it is said that the whale known as 'Hachinohe Taro' watched over the coast of Hachinohe as a messenger of the gods. Inspired by this legend, Chigusa Confectionery creates this Kujirimochi. According to folklore, a large whale from Kishu, which brought bountiful catches to the people of Hachinohe, exhausted its strength while trying to return to the hospitable shores of Hachinohe; it eventually washed ashore and turned into a whale stone, becoming the guardian deity of the village. Because the confection is made with non-glutinous rice, it does not stretch like ordinary mochi, offering instead a unique, firm and slightly crunchy texture. The light sweetness, infused with red bean paste, provides a nostalgic flavor reminiscent of uirou. It is a simple and warm local sweet that embodies the history of Hachinohe and prayers to the sea.
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Honpo Murakamiya Kujirimochi
A traditional steamed mochi from Ajigasawa that follows the lineage of Kyoto confectionery brought by the Kitamaebune ships. Made with simple ingredients—non-glutinous rice, glutinous rice, adzuki beans, and sugar—it features an elegant, chewy texture. While there were once four to five kujirimochi shops, Honpo Murakamiya is now the only one continuing this tradition.
