[Akita] "I ate 28 pieces!" Do you know Akita's famous confectionery "Kinman"?

Each prefecture has its specialty dishes and famous sweets. Of course, Akita Prefecture also has many specialties. "Kiritanpo nabe" and "Fukurigakko" are famous dishes that are synonymous with Akita and are famous both inside and outside of Akita prefecture.

In addition to these, there are other specialties that are synonymous with Akita for Akita residents. We would like to introduce famous confectionery "Kinman" which in the prefecture "I ate 28 pieces!"

What is Akita's specialty "Kinman"?

Kinman is a sweet that is well known to Akita residents for its memorable commercial phrase, ``I ate 28 pieces.'' It is famous that if you say the word ``28 pieces'' to a citizen of Akita Prefecture, they will immediately respond with ``I ate them!''.

Kinman is a sweet that is easy to find in Akita Prefecture, and you can even buy it right inside Akita Station. There is also a Kinman store in the station building, Topico.

There is a Kinman store in the general store right next to the station, and there is also a Kinman store in the arcade in front of the station, so there are many places where you can purchase it not only within Akita Station but also within a 5-minute walk. They are also available at airports and department stores, so it's not a sweet treat that you can only find after searching around.

When it comes to souvenirs from Akita, Kinman is the first thing that comes to mind. It is a major sweet in Akita Prefecture.

Kinman is something that everyone in the prefecture knows! What is its history?

Kinman is a sweet that was created about 60 years ago.

It all started when the first owner of Kinman saw the steamed buns being baked in Tokyo and decided to try making them himself. Since it was sold at Kinza-gai in Akita, it eventually came to be known as ``Kinman.''

is similar to "Miyako Manju" sold all over Japan It seems that similar manju is also sold in Hokkaido and Kyoto. Kinman from Akita Prefecture is also a sweet that looks exactly like Miyako Manju, not only in appearance but also inside.

It's fluffy outside! Inside is the sweetness of elegant white bean paste.

Kinman is characterized by its fluffy exterior and elegant sweetness on the inside.

The outside has a soft texture like castella. It also has a moist texture similar to pancakes. The inside is filled with white bean paste and has a very elegant sweetness. The model is manju, and a similar sweet, Miyako Manju, is also popularly known as manju, but the surface is softer than manju. Each piece is a little smaller than the palm of your hand, making it the perfect size to accompany tea. It goes well with coffee, green tea, black tea, and hojicha.

Some people in Akita Prefecture don't just eat it as is, they also eat it in a slightly fanciful way. Spread butter or margarine on the surface of the kinman and warm it slightly before eating. The simple sweetness and spiciness of the Avec sandwich will make you addicted. You can buy it as a souvenir and eat it as is, or you can eat it with a little arrangement.

The character ``Kinman'' is engraved on the surface of the regular Kinman, but there are also limited edition collaboration Kinman. Hello Kitty , a mascot loved by people of all ages . This is the collaboration Kinman, which is currently on sale as of May 2017 Collaboration products will be sold for a limited time. If you are concerned about whether it is in stock, it is best to contact the store.

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We introduced Kinman, who is famous for the commercial "I ate 28 pieces!" It is a sweet with a nostalgic taste, soft on the outside and filled with white bean paste on the inside, making it a great souvenir for all ages. I also like that it's reasonably priced at 1,200 yen (excluding tax) for 20 pieces.

When you come to Akita, the first thing you should buy is Kinman, a famous sweet. Please come and visit the store.

INFORMATION

Akita confectionery Kinman

Official URL: https://kinman.co.jp/

・Akita Ekimae Oyane Dori store

• Address: 2-6-2 Nakadori, Akita City, Akita Prefecture
• Business hours: 10:00-18:00
• Regular holiday: No holidays
• Phone: 018-834-3822

・Akita Station Building Topico Store

• Address: Akita Station Building Topico 2F, 7-1-2 Nakadori, Akita City, Akita Prefecture
• Business hours: 8:00-20:00
• Regular holiday: No holidays
• Phone: 018-833-0620

・Fonte AKITA store

• Address: Fonte AKITA 2F, 2-8-1 Nakadori, Akita City, Akita Prefecture
• Business hours: 10:00-18:00
• Regular holiday: No holidays
• Phone: 050-3464-7360