Mary Chocolate brand "TSUWAMONO" with the motif of a hero from the Warring States period. The "samurai spirit" of men who aimed to unify the world of Japan is expressed in unique chocolate.
"Tsuwamono Assortment" is an assortment of chocolates with the image of military commanders from all over the country. It comes in a package designed to imitate an old map of Japan. The price is 2,160 yen (tax included) for 15 pieces.
Black and gold paper bags are also cool
Taste the military commander
"Oda Nobunaga" is an image of the tea ceremony that Nobunaga enjoyed. The taste of Uji matcha spreads slowly on your tongue. A good balance of subtle astringency and sweetness.
Gold leaf is shining
"Toyotomi Hideyoshi" is an image of the Daigo flower viewing that Hideyoshi opened. Sakura that scents softly the moment you put it in your mouth. You can enjoy "cherry blossoms" that are not cherry blossom viewing.
The cherry blossom pattern is beautiful
"Ieyasu Tokugawa" is a design with the motif of a helmet leaf. Black sesame, which is said to be the secret to Ieyasu's longevity, is used. A grain that allows you to fully enjoy the aroma of sesame until the aftertaste.
Ieyasu's helmet is the motif
"Kenshin Uesugi," "Toshiie Maeda," and "Kanetsugu Naoe" are sake flavors. Kenshin is from Joetsu, Toshiie is from Ishikawa, and Kanetsugu is from Yamagata. It is interesting that even though the outline of sake is the same, the impression when it is eaten is different.
From left: Kenshin Uesugi, Toshiie Maeda, Kanetsugu Naoe
"Chosokabe Motochika" using Kochi's yuzu powder and "Mori Motonari" using Setouchi lemon both have a refreshing citrus finish. The slight acidity and bitterness add depth to the taste.
Chosokabe Motochika (left) and Motonari Motonari (right)
"Date Masamune" is a black grain with the image of an eyepatch. Sendai miso with a deep connection is used. A addictive taste that combines the flavors of cacao and miso.
Sweet and salty
"Takeda Shingen" using red wine from Koshu and "Hojo Ujiyasu" using plum wine made from plums native to Odawara are very fruity. You can clearly feel each mellow flavor in the chocolate. What remains is the afterglow of an adult.
Shingen Takeda (left) and Hojo Ujiyasu (right)
The soy sauce flavored horse chocolate is based on the image of a horse that supported the success of the samurai. The dignified expression is reproduced in detail.
Cool
"Yoshihiro Shimazu" is a brown sugar flavor named after a specialty of Kagoshima, a place related to it. It is filled with rich sweetness and richness.
Shaped like Sakurajima
The suite is a deep indigo package called "Katsuiro" by the samurai. The chocolate inside has a sweet finish for a crisp color.
Samurai blue
Chocolate full of individuality of "tsuwamono" that has greatly moved Japan. Why don't you enjoy it while thinking about history?
