Komo-Kaburi

Unique shapes made with traditional techniques

I bought “Komo-kaburi” from “Itaya” who has been making unique Japanese sweets in Kanazawa City. The name “Komo-kaburi” comes from the traditional method of protecting houses and earthen walls from snow damage in Kanazawa, where there is a lot of snowfall. The shape of this sweet is very unique.

I have never seen manju with such a three-dimensional decoration.

It is made of the same material as the manju dough and has three-dimensional lines surrounding the manju.

I was curious about how to make it, so I looked it up on the Internet and found this video, which is a brilliant technique.

When split in half, there are large chestnuts wrapped in mashed sweet bean paste inside.

It is a manju with a tricky structure, but the chestnuts, mashed sweet bean paste, and dough are a perfect match for each other, making it an authentic delicacy.

It is a confectionery born from the spirit and advanced craftsmanship of expressing Kanazawa’s long-established customs in confectionery.