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Tawaraya candy "Tawarakko" and "Amenko"

"Tawarakko" and "Amenko" are easy-to-eat granulated versions of the signature product "Jiro-ame".

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Founded in the first year of Tempo 1830, this long-established candy shop has a history of over 190 years. Made only from domestic rice, barley, and water, the candy is highly nutritious and has long been popular as a natural food to restore strength to the sick and promote health.

Among them, the best souvenirs are "Tawarakko," made from "Okoshi Ame" (its signature product), which is made by boiling down "Jiro-ame" to remove the water content, into hard granules for easy licking, and "Amenko," which is kneaded and made into granules.

"Tawarakko", which has a refreshing sweetness that leaves no aftertaste, comes in two varieties: "tsubuame," which has a simple taste, and "ginger," which contains squeezed shoga (ginger) juice. Both have a gentle taste and can be eaten as is or used as a secret ingredient in cooking.

The lineup of "Amenko" includes two types: the standard "Shiro" and "Kinako," which has a savory kinako (soybean flour) flavor. The texture is like a Japanese-style soft candy, so it is recommended to eat it while savoring it slowly without chewing.

Available at Tawaraya's main store and Kanazawa Hyakubangai Anto store (inside Kanazawa Station).

Highlights

  • A long-established candy shop that has been producing highly nutritious candy for more than 190 years.
  • "Tawarakko" and "Amenko" are perfect souvenirs.
  • "Tawarakko" can be used as a secret ingredient in cooking.
  • "Amenko" has the texture of Japanese soft candy.

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  • "Tawarakko" has a shelf life of 360 days and will last well into the future.

    "Tawarakko" has a shelf life of 360 days and will last well into the future.

  • The standard "Tsubu-Ame" comes in a purple package.

    The standard "Tsubu-Ame" comes in a purple package.

  • They are individually wrapped, so they can be handed out.

    They are individually wrapped, so they can be handed out.

  • The 4-pack of bale candy with a stick (615 yen) is perfect as a souvenir for small children.

    The 4-pack of bale candy with a stick (615 yen) is perfect as a souvenir for small children.

  • Amenko is based on the motif of the main store.

    Amenko is based on the motif of the main store.

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

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Yes, it is.

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Do you have an overseas-shipping service?

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International shipping is not available.

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Details

Product name in Japanese
俵屋あめ「俵っ子」「飴ん子」
Manufacturer
Tawaraya Candy
Price
Tawarakko (170g) 1,080yen, candy (150g) 1,080yen
Sales Locations
Tawaraya Main Store: 2-4 Kobashimachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa
Kanazawa Hyakubangai Anto Store (inside Kanazawa Station)
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)