Manyokan Hitachi

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“Manyokan Hitachi” is a steamed yokan jelly containing 80% of Japan’s finest chestnuts, Iinuma chestnuts. This product is made with the finest brand chestnuts from Ibaraki Prefecture, and is sure to satisfy even the most discerning chestnut lover. In order to maximize the size and softness of the chestnuts, they are matured for at least two weeks after harvesting and then aged for five days after production to ensure a good balance with the azuki beans produced in Tokachi, Hokkaido. Inheriting the chestnut culture of Ibaraki Prefecture, which is mentioned in the Manyoshu anthology, the product is served in packaging that won a silver prize at the global packaging awards “pentawards2022.

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Ingredients: chestnuts, azuki beans, sugar, wheat flour, starch, salt

Weight:650g

Shelf life: 30 days at room temperature, 12 months frozen (20 days after thawing)

Box size:26 cm (length) , 13 cm (width) , 9 cm (height)

Overall weight:950g

Manyokan Iinuma

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“Manyokan Iinuma” is a steamed chestnut yokan made from Iinuma chestnuts, the only large chestnut that can be harvested from a single ball. The chestnuts are aged for at least two weeks immediately after harvesting to maximize their original softness. Only Iinuma chestnuts, the best of all chestnuts, are scattered throughout the product, and each piece is hand-made to create a luxurious taste that makes it an ideal gift for a special occasion.

Ingredients: chestnuts, azuki beans, sugar, wheat flour, starch, salt

Weight:500g

Shelf life: 30 days at room temperature, 12 months frozen (20 days after thawing)

Box size:23 cm (length) , 10cm (width) , 98cm (height)

Overall weight:800g

Manyokan Kasama

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“Manyokan Kasama” is a steamed yokan made from chestnuts containing 60% Ibaraki’s “Kasama Chestnuts”. The chestnuts are purchased directly from chestnut farmers in Kasama and peeled by hand one by one. The moderate sweetness of Hokkaido azuki beans enhances the texture of the chestnuts, providing a delicious taste that blends the thousand-year history of chestnuts dating back to the Manyo period with the thoughts of modern-day artisans.

These product descriptions describe in detail the characteristics of each Manyokan and the craftsman’s dedication to the product. Each yokan is a crystallization of Ibaraki Prefecture’s chestnut culture and craftsmanship, a work of art that transcends the boundaries of Japanese confectionery.

Ingredients: chestnuts, azuki beans, sugar, wheat flour, starch, salt

Weight:420g

Shelf life: 30 days at room temperature, 12 months frozen (20 days after thawing)

Box size:21 cm (length) , 8.5cm (width) , 5.5cm (height)

Overall weight:500g