Hakata Kasho Saemon "Hakata Burabura

Hakata Burabura" by Hakata Confectioner Saemon

Hakata Burabura" is one of Hakata's famous confections. It is a Japanese confectionary sold by "Hakata Kasho Saemon," a long-established confectionary shop established in 1929.

The package has a large picture of an impactful face. The model for this picture is Haruo Tanaka, the current chairman of Saemon. Once you see it, you will never forget (?) its unique design. Unique design.

Hakata Kasho Saemon "Hakata Burabura
Legs sticking out of your face.

Hakata Burabura" is a Japanese confectionery made of red bean paste and rice cake, which is "the life of Saemon. It is made with azuki beans from Hokkaido and rice flour from Saga Prefecture. It won the Prime Minister's Prize at the 19th National Confectionary Exposition.

Hakata Kasho Saemon "Hakata Burabura
Lid-size snacks are packed

The unique shape is different from both "ohagi," which is glutinous rice wrapped in red bean paste, and "daifuku," which is glutinous rice cake wrapped in red bean paste. The shape is so soft that it seems to fall apart when you touch the aluminum wrapping with your fingers to remove it. It is so soft that it almost collapses when you touch it with your fingers to remove the aluminum wrapping. It's like freshly pounded rice cake!

Hakata Kasho Saemon "Hakata Burabura
It's amazing it hasn't hardened.

The bean paste that is generously spread on the rice cake is smooth and smooth. The smooth texture of the bean paste is smooth and smooth on the tongue, spreading a mild sweetness. The subtle hint of saltiness is also exquisite. The simplicity of this dish is what makes it stand out.

Hakata Kasho Saemon "Hakata Burabura
Goes well with green tea.

Priced from 600 yen for a package of 6 (tax included). It can be purchased at station kiosks in Fukuoka Prefecture, as well as from Saemon's online store.