"I ate 28 of them!" Have you heard of Akita's famous confectionery, Kinman? [Akita Prefecture]

Each prefecture has its own specialty dishes and famous sweets. Of course, Akita Prefecture has many of its own specialties. Kiritanpo nabe and smoked pickles are famous both inside and outside of Akita Prefecture and are synonymous with Akita

In addition to these, there is another specialty that is practically synonymous with Akita Prefecture for its residents."I ate 28 of them!"famous Akita confectionary known for the phrase,"Kinman," aLet me introduce you to

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What is Akita's specialty "Kinman"?

For the people of Akita Prefecture, Kinman is a well-known confectionary, famous for its memorable commercial slogan, "I ate 28 of them."It's a well-known fact that if you mention "28" to someone from Akita Prefecture, they'll immediately reply, "I ate them all!"

Kinman is a snack that is easy to find in Akita Prefecture, and can be easily purchased at 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 another in the arcade in front of the station, so there are many places where you can buy it within a 5-minute walk, not just inside Akita Station.It is also sold in airports and department stores, so you don't have to search around and find it

When it comes to souvenirs from Akita, Kinman is one of the first contenders. It is a major snack in Akita Prefecture

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Kinman is well known to all Okinawans! What is its history?

Kinman is a sweet that was created about 60 years ago

The story goes that the first owner of Kinman saw steamed buns being baked in Tokyo and decided to try making them himself.Because they were sold in Kinza-gai in Akita, they eventually became known and loved by the name "Kinman."

which is sold in various parts of Japan"Miyako Manju,". Similar manju are also sold in Hokkaido and Kyoto. This Kinman from Akita Prefecture is a confection that is very similar to Miyako Manju not only in appearance but also in its contents.

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Fluffy on the outside! The inside is filled with the elegant sweetness of white bean paste

Kinman is characterized by its fluffy exterior and elegantly sweet interior

The outside has a soft texture similar to castella. It also has a moist texture similar to pancakes. The inside is filled with white bean paste, which has a very refined sweetness. It is modeled after a manju, and a similar sweet called Miyako Manju is also popularly known as a manju, but the surface feels even softer than a manju. Each one is slightly smaller than the palm of your hand, making it the perfect size to have with tea. It goes well with coffee, green tea, black tea, and roasted green tea

Some Akita residents don't just eat it as is, but also have a slightly more eccentric way of eating it. They spread butter or margarine on the surface of the Kinman and eat it after slightly warming it. The simple sweetness and spiciness, like an abeku sandwich, is addictive. You can buy it as a souvenir and eat it as is, or you can add a little modification to it and enjoy it

While regular Kinman sweets have the word "Kinman" branded onto their surface, there are also limited-edition collaboration Kinman sweets. This one featuresHello Kitty,that is currently on sale as of May 2017.the collaboration KinmanCollaboration products are only available for a limited time. If you're wondering about stock availability, it's best to inquire at the store.

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lastly

We've introduced Kinman, famous for the commercial that goes, "I ate 28 of them!". These sweets have a fluffy exterior and white bean paste inside, giving them a nostalgic taste, making them a great souvenir for people of all ages. A box of 20 is also reasonably priced at 1,200 yen (excluding tax)

If you come to Akita, the first thing you want to buy is the famous sweet "Kinman." Be sure to stop by the store

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INFORMATION

Akita specialty confectionery Kinman

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

・Akita Station Oyane Street Store

• Address: 2-6-2 Nakadori, Akita City, Akita Prefecture
• Business hours: 10:00-18:00
• Closed: Open daily
• 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
• Closed: Open daily
• 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
• Closed: Open daily
• Phone: 050-3464-7360

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