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Kitsune-men (Fox Mask)
A simple and warm pressed confection shaped like a fox mask. This is a traditional confectionery with a deep history, passed down in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture. It is a type of 'morokoshi' made by mixing adzuki bean powder with sugar and pressing it into molds, with origins dating back to 1840 (Tenpo 11). Legend has it that when the people of Shonai united in protest against an order from the Shogunate to transfer their territory—an order that was ultimately rescinded—they presented a confection shaped like a fox mask (the messenger of the Inari Shrine) to the feudal lord to celebrate the joyous occasion. This piece carries a rich history that confectionery shops in Tsuruoka continue to cherish today. It is a flavorful sweet that offers a delicate, melting texture and a gentle, traditional sweetness.
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