山形県·和菓子
Seijuan Oshō Monaka
Tendo City boasts the highest production volume of Shogi pieces in Japan. 'Oshō Monaka' is a monaka wafer shaped like these Shogi pieces. The craft of making pieces in Tendo began in the Edo period, when it was encouraged as a side job for low-ranking samurai facing poverty. Today, approximately 90% of all Shogi pieces in Japan are produced in this region. It is truly an industry that symbolizes the 'City of Shogi.' Made by Seijuan, founded in the 10th year of Taisho, this monaka is filled with high-quality smooth red bean paste inside a crispy shell. It has been loved for a long time for its rich sweetness and smooth texture. The charming appearance, where the piece shape is directly transformed into a monaka, makes it a fun treat and a highly appreciated souvenir for Shogi lovers—a pride of Tendo.
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Seijuan Ohsho Morokoshi
Ohsho Morokoshi is produced by Seijuan in Tendo City. These are rakan (pressed sugar candies) shaped like Shogi pieces (the King). They feature a simple, rustic flavor of adzuki bean powder and a delicate, crumbly texture. They represent the pride of Tendo, a city that produces 95% of all Shogi pieces in Japan.
