San'in famous confectionery "Dojosukui Manju
We found a humorous confectionery. San'in famous confectionery "Dojosukui Manju". It is a manju with the image of a "dojosukui mask" used in the "Dojosukui Odori" dance performed to the tune of Yasugibushi.
manjuu made with red bean paste (steamed bun) and deep-fried tofu
Inside, there's a crikey.
Dojosukui Manju, a souvenir confectionery from the San'in region, was born in 1967 and became a big hit. It has even won an award at the National Confectionary Exposition.
The manju with a cute little face is covered with a polka-dot tenugui style wrapping paper. When the wrapping paper is removed, the bald head appears. It is adorable.
If you take the hand towel...
with a slipping or sliding motion
The soft and fluffy dough is filled with a soft and chewy white bean paste. The moist, smooth texture and elegant sweetness of these traditional manjuu are sure to please your taste buds.
Despite the funny appearance, the taste is authentic. Other flavors include chocolate, green tea, strawberry, and chestnut. During the entrance exam season, many people buy them to bring good luck, calling them "dojo sukui manju," which means "to save the students from the exam.
When you open the box, you can't help but smile. When you visit Shimane or Tottori, be sure to buy one as a souvenir for someone you want to make smile.