Hana-nakko
Japanese notation "花菜っ娘(はななっこ)"
”Bouyoudō” is a long-established confectionery company that has been making Japanese and Western sweets in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture since 1923. The “Hana-nakko” is the signature product of Bouyoudō. The cute package depicts a girl standing in a package with canola flower.
The canola flower is the prefectural flower of Chiba Prefecture, and the name “Hananakkuso” comes from the fact that the canola flower is called “Hanana” in Chiba.
こんがりと焼かれた棒状のケーキ菓子が出てきました。ホイルに包まれたケーキ菓子の割には生地の外側もさらっとしていてスポンジケーキ感が強いです。
When break it in half, feel the “soft” texture and the good aroma of butter.
The buttery aroma and yellowish red bean paste are perfectly balanced, and the taste is simple and sweet, yet luxurious. The gentle sweetness and careful confectionery making made me feel that this was a very thoughtful confectionery.