Tsurukame Monaka

Product description

The perfectly balanced harmony of monaka wafers and refined red bean paste

Embossed with the characters for crane and turtle, traditional symbols of good fortune, our monaka are the perfect gift for celebrations. Originally created in the spirit of bringing joy to the people of Hiroshima in the wake of the atomic bombing, it remains a popular confection over 65 years later. The monaka wafer is made with glutinous rice grown in Hiroshima, and inside is one of two varieties of bean paste: chunky red bean made from dainagon red beans from Bicchu, or powdered green tea bean paste. Our monaka combines the unique crisp crunch and savory aroma of monaka wafers with perfectly sweetened and smooth bean paste. Seasonal selections are also available in the spring, fall, and winter.

・Retail price: From \206 (incl. tax)
・Expiration date: 20 days from date of manufacture
・Supply period: Year-round
・Major retailers: Okashi-dokoro Takaki Tōkaichi main shop, department stores in Hiroshima City (Fukuya, Sogō, Tenmaya, etc)