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Kamome-no-Tamago

かもめの玉子

Popular Iwate sweets in the shape of a seagull's egg

The “Kamome-no-Tamago (Seagull’s Egg)” made by “Saito Seika” in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, is a nationally known confectionary representing Iwate Prefecture.

かもめの玉子の包装

The idea was inspired by the sight of seagulls flying over the sea to express the charm of Sanriku, a tourist destination with beautiful seas.

かもめの玉子の見た目

As the product name suggests, it is shaped like a seagull’s egg. The white chocolate coating looks like a white shell.かもめの玉子の断面

The outside is sponge cake dough and the inside is filled with yellowish bean paste, which beautifully reproduces the white and yolk of an egg.

かもめの玉子を食べる

It is no wonder that it has become one of Iwate Prefecture’s most popular products. If you have not had it yet, please find it and try it.

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