Sendai Sweets: Hagi no Tsuki & Zunda Mochi
I have not visited Sendai City, Miyagi, for years. One reason is that, because of the covid-19 pandemic, I couldn’t get the opportunity. But thanks to the Omiyage (お土産: souvenir) fair held in an Aeon...
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Hiyoko Manju: One of the Best-Known Tokyo Sweets
As you may already know, Japan has eased restrictions on foreign tourists since yesterday, and individual trips are now possible. Without a doubt, Tokyo is one of the most popular destinations for those travelers,...
What is Zenkoji Gokaicho Soba Manju? Very Rare Thing!
A few days ago, I went for a drive to Nagano for the first time in a while to see how the city was going. It was Sunday, and as expected, there were many...
Wagashi: What is Tamago Manju?
Wagashi (和菓子) is the word for traditional Japanese confections, and Manju (饅頭) is one of the staple sweets in the category whose origin can be traced back to the 14th century. The wagashi type...
Cheese Manju & Choco-Man: Modern Wagashi
“Wagashi (和菓子)” is the word that mainly refers to traditional Japanese sweets, and “Manju (饅頭)” is one of the representative confections in the category. Cheese Manju & Choco-Man Manju is a small round fluffy...
Anman vs. Anpan vs. Dorayaki vs. Manju: Japanese Sweets
Anman (あんまん), Anpan (あんパン), Dorayaki (どら焼き), and Manju (饅頭) are all popular Japanese sweets, and these treats use one thing in common, which is An (あん/餡), also known as Anko (餡子). As you can...
Sake Manju: Wagashi Steamed Bun using Rice Wine
Sake Manju was one of the representative types of Manju (饅頭/まんじゅう) that I probably had never tried before simply because I don’t care for rice wine. But today, I took the courage to buy one at...
Kuri Manju: Japanese Pastry Wagashi Chestnut Bun
Transmitted from China about 700 years ago, Manju (饅頭) now has become a representative type of Wagashi or traditional Japanese confection by using a sweet bean paste filling instead of meat. Manju often refers...
