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MONAKA Japanese wafer is one of the most popular and classic confections in Japan along with YOHKAN swee bean jelly and OKAKI rice cracker. MONAKA Japanese wafer is composed of AN white bean jam and rice wafers, and its contrast characterizes its flavor and texture. We offer YUZU citrus flavored AN bean jam MONAKA as a limited edition product.

We have developed and are pleased to offer this premium MONAKA. Gentle and sweet taste and sourness of YUZU citrus AN bean jams and flavor of rice wafer expands in your mouth, and the contrast between unique and sticky YUZU citrus AN bean jam and crispy wafer creates a supreme texture. Of course, it goes well with Japanese Tea such as Matcha, Gyokuro and Sencha. Though YUZU citrus was planted more than 1500 years ago in Japan, its gently sour and bitter citrus taste is perfect for modern Japanese sweets. The refreshing flavor of YUZU citrus, which has been enjoyed since ancient times in Japan, is the most suitable flavor for Japanese sweets eaten in the summer.

Handmade by TSUBONEYA located in the Kiyomizu-temple neighborhood, a scenic spot in Kyoto. TSUBONEYA is well-known as a confectioner who makes traditional WAGASHI Japanese confectionary by hand with careful attention to quality and detail. The name Kiyomizu YUZU MONAKA after the name of Kiyomizu-temple is a product that has received high praise in Japan, which has been awarded the Grand Prize at the Japan Confectionery Expo.

The name of MONAKA originates from Japanese traditional poem which was written about 1200 years ago, describing "bright full moon reflecting on the surface of the water." After 1000 years, one confectioner created this classic sweet associated with this poem, and since that time, MONAKA has been a well-loved treat not only in Japan but outside Japan for more than 300 years.

Why don't you try Kiyomizu YUZU MONAKA with Japanese green tea and feel the atmosphere of the ancient city of Kyoto?

No artificial additives