[Aomori Prefecture] Do you know about Tsugaru's traditional party goods "Imo-Ate"?

People from other prefectures may think "Imo-ate" is a party sweet, but most people from Tsugaru are familiar with it. I tried to find out what kind of sweets it is!

What kind of sweet is "Imo-Ate"?

Although the title says "potato guess" also call it "potato lottery" seems to be something similar called ``Daio Kuji.''

It is a sweet that was popular around the 1950s in the Tsugaru region, centered around Hirosaki City, within Aomori Prefecture, and later spread to Aomori City around the 1960s.

already had a similar sweet called ``Antama,'' ``Daio Kuji'' did not catch on, and the city was ``Daio in Hirosaki, Antama in Aomori, and Imo in both cities.'' Looks like it was done. It's deep.

Tsugaru's lottery candy , and can be found at candy stores, as well as being a standard party snack that is bought in boxes and enjoyed by relatives' children during Obon and New Year's holidays, when people gather together.

In the past, there were many different manufacturers, and there seemed to be a wide variety of products, but these days, the number has decreased, and Sato Seika in Hirosaki City seems to be the standard.

Although it says "potato", it is actually "potato-style bean paste donut"! However, since the ingredients say "processed starch product", it may also contain potato elements...

I'll open it right away

When you open it, you'll find a lottery ticket and a sweet potato-shaped donut inside.

The lottery has such profound words, ``There's no treasure, it doesn't come of its own accord.' Draw the lottery! Is that what you mean?

There is a regular size and a petite size, and this one is the petite size. Three large donuts. Contains 8 small sizes.

you draw a lottery and “parent” comes out, you win! You will receive a large donut. a child appears, you will receive a small donut.

It would certainly be fun to do this with a bunch of kids!

On Sato Seika's website, you can also purchase a different version of Imo Kuji with an apple-flavored filling and other nostalgic sweets.

Even for those who have grown up and left Tsugaru, wouldn't it be nice to return to your childhood once in a while by playing ``Imo-Ate''?

Sato Seika <Information>

• Name: Sato Seika
• Address: 68 Miyazaki, Tsugano, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture 038-3874
• Phone number: 0172-34-3356
• Official URL: https://tsugaru-atemono.jp/
• Official online shop: https://satouseika.base.shop/

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