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Take Home Classic Kumamoto Ramen: Kokutei Souvenir Ramen
Kokutei Souvenir Ramen is exceptional Kokutei Souvenir Ramen is sold at Kumamoto Station souvenir shops and through Kokutei. It lets people reproduce at home the flavor of one of the classic names in Kumamoto ramen. Unlike ordinary insta... -
Homare no Jindaiko: A Traditional Kumamoto Confection
When people in Kumamoto think of a truly classic Japanese confection, Homare no Jindaiko is one of the first names that comes to mind. It is the signature sweet of the long-established confectioner Okashi no Kobai. Smooth gyuhi—a soft co... -
Brown Sugar Donut Sticks: Affordable, Easy to Share, and Ideal for Large Groups
Kumamoto has many attractions. The Greenland amusement park is always filled with families and couples, while the Aso Monkey Theater entertains visitors with charming performing monkeys. There are also numerous hot springs, with Kurokawa... -
Ikinari Dango: Does the Name Mean “Quick to Make” or “Ready for Sudden Guests”?
Many people may have heard the name. This rustic sweet wraps a thick slice of sweet potato and red bean paste in thinly rolled wheat-flour dough. It has long been a Kumamoto staple and is sold by many confectioners. Each shop differs sli... -
Musha-gaeshi: Handcrafted 100-Layer Pastry with a Crisp Yet Moist Texture
What Kind of Sweet Is Musha-gaeshi? This confection is inspired by the Musha-gaeshi stone walls of Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan’s three great castles, designed to prevent enemy intrusion. Sadly, the walls were damaged in the 2016 Kumamo...
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