buckwheat mooncake

Tokurakuji Temple

Tokuraku-ji Temple (Soto sect) was founded in 1558 as a branch temple of Hoko-ji Temple in Nagawa-cho, Aomori Prefecture. The carvings in the transoms of the main hall of this temple (370 in total) are said to be some of the best in Tohoku, and each side is based on a legend or historical fact, and their splendor is astounding. In addition, the seated statue of Yakushi Nyorai and the wooden standing statue of Bodhisattva Wakashi are designated as important cultural properties of the prefecture, and there are many other statues enshrined there as well.

No monkey

Monkey fruit is smaller than kiwi fruit and is also called "baby kiwi" in English. Since there is no hair on the surface, it can be eaten with the skin intact, and it is also used for processed products such as fruit wine and jam. It has very high nutritional value such as vitamin C, and contains large amounts of proteolytic enzymes. It is said to be effective in recovering from fatigue, tonicizing, and regulating the intestines.

Grain richness cake

◇It is a pound cake with a moderate sweetness. Among the grains produced in Iwate Prefecture, amaranth flour, buckwheat flour, millet flour, green bean flour, and black bean flour are added to the dough, and the surface is sprinkled with buckwheat and walnuts before baking. Enjoy the simple taste of grain. ◇When cutting with a knife, cool the cake thoroughly in the refrigerator, then warm it with boiling water and cut with a knife to make the cut smoother. Please try it once.