Kokyou

Wonderful quality of bean paste with 130 years of history

“Kokyou” is the signature product of Kimuraya, which was founded in 1887 in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture. It is said to be a representative confectionary that represents the essence of “red bean paste” that Kimuraya has accumulated in its long history of more than 130 years since its establishment.

A majestic package design. The design seems to resemble an ancient mirror, and is said to be modeled after a bronze mirror excavated from a pond at Dewa Shrine on Mt. Haguro.

Ogura-an (sweet bean paste) is hardened into a beautiful cylinder shape and has a solid weight.

The thickness is about 1.8 mm.

Looking at the cross section, I found it to be a beautiful pastry with a neat and tidy appearance, with the gyuhi inside.

And it tastes very perfect, a quality that makes sense given the history of Ogura-an, which has been accumulated for more than 130 years.

The luxurious package design makes it an ideal atmosphere for gift-giving. The Japanese sweets are a luxurious treat to be enjoyed with a cup of strong green tea.