Sanshodo Kashian [Tsuwano-cho, Kanoashi]

Traditional Japanese sweets arranged in a modern style. A Japanese sweet shop with a sense of fun

One of the most famous souvenirs from Tsuwano is Genji Maki. It is a traditional confectionery that has been popular since the Edo period. There are dozens of confectioners in Tsuwano that make original Genji Maki, and it is interesting to note that each store has a slightly different flavor and texture.

The store Miwa Ishihara dropped in on this day was “Sanshodo Kashian”, a Japanese confectionery shop on Tonomachi Street.

Sanshodo makes several types of Genji Maki. This “Emikomaki” is one of the most striking features.

It has the same shape as Genji Maki with purple bean paste wrapped in a thin brown pancake, then it is cut into thirds for easy eating. It has a cute smiling face branded on the surface.

“This is cute! If you look at it before you eat, you will be smiling.

Miwa makes eye contact with the smile on Genji Maki, and she broke into a broad smile.

“I will say “Sorry” before I eat it.”

Other elegant Japanese sweets in modern packages, such as seasonal Daifuku Mochi and Monaka, were lined up in the showcase, and you'll want them all if you look at them.

Miwa left the store with some sweets and teas as souvenirs for people who had helped her.