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Soft, chewy texture and gentle milk sweetness Hiroshima offers much more than momiji manju. One of its quieter treasures is Chichidango from Izumi Kouwado. These small pieces have the soft, elastic texture of gyuhi and a mild milky sweet...

My impression of Fujiiya Momiji ManjuMomiji manju from long-established FujiiyaNickname: SarabayashiSatisfaction: [star rating="5"]Momiji manju is one of Hiroshima’s representative confections. Many manufacturers produce it in a wide ran...

Review of Miyajima rice paddlesA rice paddle that offers a taste of Japanese cultureNickname: OfukuroSatisfaction: [star rating="4"]Rice is central to everyday eating in Japan, appearing in dishes such as donburi and sushi. A shamoji, or...

Ekiben—boxed meals sold at railway stations—have enjoyed renewed popularity in recent years. Among them, Ueno’s Anagomeshi has earned an extraordinary reputation despite being available only in a limited area. It even took first place in...

I usually search for souvenirs at roadside stations and expressway service and parking areas, but this assortment was given to me as a gift. It was delicious and is one of Hiroshima's classic souvenirs, so I wanted to introduce it here. ...