Kame-no-Monaka｜Turtle is a symbol of longevity in Japan

Kame-no-Monaka

Japanese notation　"亀の最中"

Turtle is a symbol of longevity in Japan

”Kameya” is a traditional Japanese confectionery located in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, and has been in business for 230 years. “Kame-no-Monaka” is their signature product and is especially popular. Kameya, which has been in business since the Edo period, continues to make new products while preserving tradition.

亀の最中の包装

This “Kame-no-Monaka” was first made in 1927 and became a signature product. The package depicts a turtle, a symbol of longevity in Japan.

亀の最中の見た目

The turtle-shell shaped monaka can be eaten in two bites. The monaka itself also has the turtle symbol.

亀の最中の断面

The skin of the dough is soft and thin, and the sweet bean paste is elegantly sweet with the flavor of azuki beans.

亀の最中を食べる

Incidentally, the shell of a tortoise resembles the shape of money, such as a “koban”, and is said to bring good luck in money. Sweets with the lucky turtle as a symbol are ideal as souvenirs.

Price

1bag (2pieces) : 216 yen
(approximately 1.53 USD)

Manufacturer

龜屋

Saitama