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Meigetsudo "Hakata Torimon"

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Meigetsudo "Hakata Torimon"

Hakata's famous Japanese-Western sweets, which are highly popular even outside of Japan.

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"Hakata Dontaku" is a festival held on May 3 and 4 every year, during which the city bustles with people. The people who parade around in Dontaku costumes, playing the shamisen, flutes and drums are called "Torimon" in the Hakata dialect, and the name "Hakata Torimon" is derived from this.

Since its establishment in 1929, the long-established store has produced a variety of sweets under the motto of "Commitment to Hakata. The soft white bean paste kneaded with high quality ingredients is wrapped in a skin with the gentle aroma of milk and baked, creating a confectionery that blends Japanese and Western flavors. The melt-in-your-mouth texture can be enjoyed with just one bite, and is probably the first thing many people think of when they think of souvenirs from Hakata. The confectionery has won the Monde Selection gold medal for 25 consecutive years, and its reputation is not only well known throughout Japan, but is also very popular even outside of Japan.

Highlights

  • A specialty souvenir named after the stylish appearance of Hakata children at festivals.
  • The harmony of the soft white bean paste and the soft milk-scented skin is exquisite!
  • The individually packaged product lineup makes it a perfect souvenir to bring home in bulk.
  • The product has won the Monde Selection gold medal for 25 consecutive years and is highly acclaimed around the world!

Photos

  • A "masterpiece manju" with white bean paste that gently melts on the tongue

    A "masterpiece manju" with white bean paste that gently melts on the tongue

  • The package depicts a chic figure dancing at the "Hakata Dontaku Festival".

    The package depicts a chic figure dancing at the "Hakata Dontaku Festival".

  • It has been in business for nearly 100 years and is known nationwide as a long-established Hakata confectionery.

    It has been in business for nearly 100 years and is known nationwide as a long-established Hakata confectionery.

Reviews

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Some reviews are translated by AI.

  • 蔡粉絲

    I really like white bean paste, but this was a bit too sweet for me. So I bought some as souvenirs and had them with tea for an afternoon snack. My coworkers loved them!

  • Hung Tuan

    You can find this famous sweet from Meigetsudo at pretty much every souvenir shop in Hakata Station. It's definitely the most well-known treat around!

  • 黎惠美

    Hakata Torimon makes a great souvenir—there are so many options, and everyone loves them, no matter their age! The ones made with domestic red beans are especially good, kind of like kusa mochi or mochi with sesame. 👍

  • Grace Lee

    Meigetsudo started in 1993 and their manju has become one of the best-selling in the world! I definitely recommend this as a souvenir for friends.

Details

Product name in Japanese
明月堂「博多通りもん」
Manufacturer
Meigetsudo Co.
Price
620 yen for 4 pieces, 1,000yen for 6 pieces, other sizes available
Sales Locations
Sold at Meigetsudo stores, Hakata Station stores, Fukuoka Airport, etc.
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)

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