Usu-Ogura

We can feel the strength of Matsue, one of Japan's three major confectionery centers.

What do you think of Japan’s three major confectionary centers? Kyoto, Kanazawa, and Matsue.
「Kaygetsu-do」, a long-established Japanese confectionery representing Matsue City, has a long history, having been established in 1809.Many people are probably familiar with Kaygetsu-do’s signature product, “Usu Ogura,” a very famous wagashi. It is a very famous wagashi.

Dainagon azuki beans soaked in honey for three days are filled into molds and then poured with a mixture of agar and sugar called [kinkyoku-dama（金錦玉）].

It is then slowly dried in a cauldron for 14 hours to produce the unique crunchy texture of thin kettle agar.
This is how the texture is created, with the “crispy” feeling of the sugar and the soft texture of the agar being tasted at the same time.

The “Kaygetsu-do” stamp on the Japanese paper wrapper is cool. It is a confectionary with traditional beauty.

The size of the package is really cute, just a bite, and you can see how compact it is when you put a 10-yen coin on top of it. However, when you look at the wrapping paper, which is packed neatly into the box, you can see the traditional design that gives the product an air of a “gift” to the public.