Hitokuchi Ohagi" from Saki Yoken will be available at room temperature from March 18 to 21 at approximately 160 stores mainly in Kanagawa and Tokyo. The price is 480 yen (tax included) for a package of six.

Sakiyoken Hitokuchi Ohagi

In 2022, the seven-day period from March 18 to 24, centering on the "Vernal Equinox Day" on March 21, will be known as the "spring equinox. Since it has long been customary to offer o-hagi to ancestors during this period, Sakiyoken has also made them every year.

The rice with its unique glutinous texture is used, and the rice is made into bite-size pieces for easy eating. The bean paste covering the outside is made from 100% azuki beans produced in Tokachi, Hokkaido, and is said to have a refreshing sweetness that allows you to enjoy the flavor of the azuki beans.

Each piece has 65 calories and is consumed within approximately 20 hours of manufacture. The flavor is said to be enjoyable for a wide range of occasions, such as as a teacake or an after-dinner dessert. The list of Sakiyoken stores can be found on the official website.