"I ate 28!" Do you know Akita's famous sweet "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 the above, there is another specialty that is synonymous with Akita for the people of Akita Prefecture. We will introduce you to the famous Akita confectionery "Kinman," which "I ate 28 of them!"

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What is Akita's specialty "Kinman"?

For the people of Akita Prefecture, the snack "Kinman" is well known for its memorable commercial phrase, "I ate 28 of them." It is well known that if you ask an Akita resident the words "28 of them," they will immediately reply, "I ate them!"

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

It all started when the first owner of Kinman saw how manju were baked in Tokyo and decided to try making them himself. As they were sold in Akita's Kinza-gai district, they eventually became known by the name "Kinman."

Miyako Manju, which is sold all over Japan . Similar manju are also sold in Hokkaido and Kyoto. This Kinman from Akita Prefecture is a sweet 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

The regular Kinman has the word "Kinman" burned into the surface, but there are also limited collaboration Kinman. This one features Hello Kitty, the collaboration Kinman that is on sale as of May 2017. Collaboration products are only available for a limited time. If you're unsure if they're in stock, 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
• 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

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