Mihashira

Sweets that resemble pillars made of large trees

“Mihashira” made by “Baigetsu” founded in 1933 in Chino City, Nagano Prefecture, is a confectionery associated with the “Shikinen-zukuri Mihashira-taisai,” the largest event at the Suwa Taisha Shrine. Many of you must have seen the “Shimo-sha-no-Kiotoshi” of this festival on TV.” It is one of the three most bizarre festivals in Japan.

Made in the motif of a tree, it is a unique confectionary with a blend of Japanese and Western styles, consisting of yokan (bean jelly) wrapped in baumkuchen dough.

The name “Mihashira” seems to refer to a pillar cut from a large old tree and erected, and the pattern of the baumkuchen seems to resemble the annual rings of a tree.

When viewed from the side, the yokan and baumkuchen are neatly combined without any gaps, creating an elaborate image.

The sweetness of the refreshing yokan and the sponge cake go well together. The sweets associated with festivals in Nagano Prefecture, which have strong personalities, were also unique in taste.