Momiji manjū

Momiji Manjū

Momiji manjū is a type of manjū. The confection is a buckwheat and rice cake shaped like a Japanese maple leaf, and is a local specialty on the island of Itsukushima (Miyajima) in Hiroshima.[1] It is typically filled with red bean paste.[1][2]

Overview

Momiji manjū is a local specialty and souvenir in Itsukushima, Three views of Japan. Today, Momiji manjū is known not only for Miyajima’s souvenirs but also Hiroshima Prefecture’s Miyagegashi nationwide.

Momiji manjū was invented by a Wagashi craftsman in the late Meiji period.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Rizzuto, R. (2010). Hiroshima in the Morning. Feminist Press at CUNY. p. 313. ISBN 978-1-55861-668-4. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
  2. ↑ Japanese inn & travel: illustrated. Eibun Nihon etoki jiten. Japan Travel Bureau. 1990. p. 137. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
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