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Kanazawa Urata "Kaga Hachiman Okiagari Monaka"

A cute standard souvenir featuring a lucky local toy.

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"Kaga Hachiman Okiagari Monaka" is produced by Kanazawa Urata, a long-established Japanese confectionery in Kanazawa, which has been in business for more than 80 years. The cute shape of this classic souvenir is based on the motif of "Kaga Hachiman Okiagari," a local toy that was made when Kaga Hachiman-sama, who later became Emperor Ojin, was born, and was a doll with only its face sticking out of a red maternity gown for the celebration.

The monaka, which is packed tightly with grainy red bean paste inside a thin skin, uses monaka seeds made from glutinous rice from Ishikawa Prefecture and adzuki beans from Hokkaido that are slowly cooked. The fragrant skin and the elegant taste of red bean paste combine to create a gentle taste that will make you feel relieved.

They are perfect not only as travel souvenirs, but also as gifts for birthdays and other celebratory occasions, as they resemble auspicious dolls.

They range from 1 piece (173 yen) to 30 pieces (5,508 yen), so you can choose the number of pieces to suit your needs.

In addition to directly-managed stores, they are also available at stores such as Kanazawa Mza and Ishikawa Prefectural Tourism and Product Museum.

Highlights

  • The motif is based on the local toy "Kaga Hachiman Okiagari".
  • The savory "monaka" type cake and the refined red bean paste are a perfect match.
  • It is also recommended as a gift for births and other occasions of congratulation.
  • The number of pieces can be selected according to the purpose of use.

Photos

  • Monaka with a colon shape is the size of the palm of your hand.

    Monaka with a colon shape is the size of the palm of your hand.

  • The skin of the monaka is also delicately decorated with cute expressions. 

    The skin of the monaka is also delicately decorated with cute expressions. 

  • 1,350 yen for 7 pieces in a box with Kaga Hachiman Okiagari

    1,350 yen for 7 pieces in a box with Kaga Hachiman Okiagari

Official FAQs

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Q

Can you provide services in foreign languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)

A

There is a paper with a brief product description in English.

Q

Is it possible to return or exchange a defective product after opening the package?

A

It is possible if it is caused by the store side (such as mold growing when you open it).

Q

Do you have an overseas-shipping service?

A

It cannot be done from the store. Please ask the carrier.

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Details

Product name in Japanese
金沢うら田「加賀八幡 起上もなか」
Manufacturer
Kanazawa Urata
Price
Single item 173 yen, 7 pieces 1,350 yen, 10 pieces 1,890 yen, 15 pieces 2,808 yen, 20 pieces 3,726 yen, 30 pieces 5,508 yen
Sales Locations
Kanazawa Urata Izumino store and others
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)