Saka-no-Ueno-Kumo

坂の上の雲

Japanese notation　"坂の上の雲"

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A citrusy, refreshing manju with a citrusy aroma.

Ichiroku Honpo, famous for its “Ichiroku Tart” makes “Saka no Ue no Kumo” (Clouds over the Hill), a confectionery named after the novel by Ryotaro Shiba. It is a manjuu with a cute shape that resembles the shape of a cloud.

坂の上の雲のパッケージ

The beautifully designed packaging reads “Iyokan Milk Cracker”

「Iyokan (species of citrus fruit, Citrus iyo)」which anticipates a citrus bean paste.

坂の上の雲の見た目

卵のようなシェイプのおまんじゅう。このシェイプが”雲”の形をイメージしているのだとか、なんとなく愛らしい形です。

坂の上の雲の断面

The brightly colored yolk bean paste is served with a slight citrus aroma.

坂の上の雲を食べてみた

It seems to be a simple yellow bean paste, but there is also a citrus flavor in the milk-flavored bean paste. It is a very refreshing taste for a manjuu. It is no wonder that this manjuu reminds one of clouds on the hill.

Price

1piece : 108 yen
(approximately 0.80 USD)

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