Eitaro Sohonshiki's "5-nen Soyokan Azuki 10-pack" is now available at the official online store. This Japanese confectionery can be used as an emergency ration and is priced at 1,080 yen (tax included).

5-year reserve Yokan azuki 10-pack

In June this year, "5-Year Preserved Yokan" was renewed as "5-Year Reserves Yokan" to be prepared in case of disasters.

Each bottle measures approximately 14 x 4 x 1 cm and weighs approximately 30 g. Each bottle is compact enough to fit in a bag or pocket.

The set of 10 bottles can easily be stored in a home emergency bag, and is said to be useful as a stockpile for one person. It is also suitable as a portable item for mountaineering and for tasting before purchasing the 100-bag set.

With 89 kcal per bottle, it is said to be useful for replenishing calories during a disaster or while climbing a mountain. The yokan, which is fresh and originally long-lasting, is packed in aluminum film that is designed to be light-shielded and sealed, and can be stored for five years. The product is made with domestic ingredients such as Hokkaido azuki beans.

The package can be eaten with one hand and keeps hands clean, so no water is wasted. It is considered easy to eat without scissors or water. It can be used for "rolling stock," whereby larger quantities of foods that are eaten on a daily basis are purchased and replenished as they are consumed.

In addition, the company also explains that the disaster prevention character "Sona-Enaga" was created by combining "Sona-Enaga," which means "prepare" in Japanese, and "Shima-Enaga," which is a native of Hokkaido, the birthplace of azuki beans.