The special exhibition "Hikari Exhibition" was held at the National Science Museum in Ueno until last weekend. I found the chocolate "Kaiko no Kuni" in the shape of a "silk moth" at the souvenir shop there.

Entabehen Shubuha Kaikono Chocolate Wo Teniireta!
Entabehen Shubuha Kaikono Chocolate Wo Teniireta!

"Kaiko no Kuni" is a handmade chocolate sold by Maruei Foods (Fujioka City, Gunma Prefecture). It is said that it was devised as a sweet that symbolizes the sericulture industry in Gunma Prefecture, centered on the Tomioka Silk Mill. The price is 820 yen (tax included) for 3 pieces.

Since the "shining silk moth" was introduced at the Hikari exhibition, it seems that it was sold after this. The store POP said, "It's a little creepy, but it's delicious! "

Throb…
Throb…

When you open the box, you will find three chocolates in individual wrapping that shines in gold. When I open the bag with excitement ... (Be careful if you are not good at worms!)

Comes in a gold bag reminiscent of the beauty of silk moths
Comes in a gold bag reminiscent of the beauty of silk moths

The silk moth (Okosama) is born!
The silk moth (Okosama) is born!

The silk moth larva that sits a little on the leaves and stares at us with its round red eyes !! The fluffy body, legs (?) And mouth feel are quite real !!

But ... but it's not as raw as I expected! Rather, the appearance of a colon makes me even more attached to it as I look at it!

The more you look, the more cute ...?
The more you look, the more cute ...?

The material of the silk moth is white chocolate. Crispy rice puffs, corn flakes, and sweet and sour dried cranberries are combined inside to add an accent to the texture and taste.

The green leaves under the silk moth are chocolates with mulberry leaf powder from Gunma prefecture. The deep aroma and refreshing astringency match perfectly with the sweet silk moth chocolate!

I thought it was "wow" for a moment, but when I think that the small body carries the pride of Gunma , a sericulture country, I feel more and more loved.

You ... I'm doing my best ...
You ... I'm doing my best ...

The Hikari exhibition, in which the En-eating editorial department got "Kaiko no Heaven", has already ended, but you can purchase it at the directly managed store near the Tomioka Silk Mill in Gunma Prefecture, as well as at the Maruei Foods online shop. It seems that you can.

Silk moth chocolate with a deep love for Japanese traditional industry and Gunma prefecture. It might be a good idea to give it as a gift on White Day with a little playfulness. (However, at your own risk!)