[Motomiya City, Fukushima Prefecture] Fukushima's famous confectionery that even the British Prime Minister is impressed with! The stylish Karinto from confectionery shop "Nukamo" is exquisite!

you"karinto"What image comes to mind whenNukamo, a long-established Japanese confectionery shop, is something special! In addition to flavors that evoke a sense of Japan, they also produce and sell 10 different kinds of karinto, including Western flavors such as black tea, coffee, and cinnamon.

We highly recommend ordering it online or as a souvenir, so if you're interested, be sure to check it out

Nukamo, a long-established confectionery shop in Motomiya City, Fukushima Prefecture

located in Motomiya City, Fukushima PrefectureNukamo is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop. Founded in 1879 (Meiji 12), the same year that Okinawa Prefecture was established in Japan. In addition to Japanese sweets made with techniques and flavors preserved since its founding, the shop also produces Western-style sweets that reflect the seasons. Since 1994, it has operated with an attached Western-style confectionery shop.

However, in 2019, Typhoon Hagibis struck. The nearby Abukuma River overflowed, and Nukamo suffered damage that forced it to temporarily suspend operations. However, in March 2020, it"Nukamo Confectionery," selling, and continues to operate today.

The shop is located about a 10-minute walk from Motomiya Station. Parking is available across the street and nearby. The famous"Mizuiro Park,", is also nearby, making it a great place to stop by and buy snacks when you're out playing with your children.

A wide selection of delicious Japanese and Western sweets

When you enter Nukamo, you'll find a clean and bright atmosphere. In addition to classic Japanese sweets like manju and okaki, you'll find a wide selection of original sweets

The dorayaki are inscribed with the word "Motomiya," demonstrating a commitment to using locally sourced ingredients. Some"Mayumi-chan,"dorayaki even feature

There are two types of monaka."Adatara no Omoi"is a heart-shaped monaka. In addition to the regular monaka with red bean paste and mochi, there is also one with a red and white outer shell."Saicaron"is a perfectly round monaka with a macaron-like shape. It comes in a variety of colorful pastel colors and is a fun monaka with 5 colors and 5 flavors.

The refrigerated display case is lined with colorful products that are sure to catch your eye. The high-quality fresh sweets have artistic elements that beautifully capture the season, making it fun just to look at them. The cakes all look delicious, from those adorned with plenty of seasonal fruit to those with a classic feel covered in glossy chocolate

They also accept orders for whole cakes and birthday cakes, and among their whole cakes is"Japanese confectionery cake"that uses nerikiri (a type of wagashi) to decorate the cake. This is a product that only "Nukamo," which is well-versed in making Japanese confectionery, could offer. It seems like it would be a great option for celebrations for people who don't like fresh cream.

Among Nukamo's many products, the one that particularly catches the eye"karinto" (fried dough snack). They offer a whopping 10 different flavors! There are many varieties, from traditional Japanese flavors to unique and unusual ones.

• Sake lees
• coffee
• Black tea
• honey
• Peanut soy sauce
• Black sesame
• White sesame
• cinnamon
• strawberry
• salt

With so many varieties available, it can be difficult to choose at the store. Perhaps the most well-known"Black Tea Karinto" (a type of Japanese sweet). British Prime Minister Boris Johnson brought it to the Japan-UK summit in March 2022, surprising many people.

Please note that there are seasonal flavors, so the selection of karinto may change

Review of Nukamo's Karinto

from the 10 different types of karinto (fried dough snacks"Coffee"and"Tea"). I actually tried them.

First, some coffee, crispy

It has a beautiful, glossy, jet-black appearance. When you put it in your mouth, you will taste a slightly bitter taste. It is not too sweet, so it may be more of a sweet for adults

The coating on the surface is not thick, making it light and easy to eat. The more you eat, the less you notice the bitterness, and you'll find yourself reaching for more

It goes well with sweet cafe latte, cocoa, hot milk, etc

Next, I sipped some tea

The moment I put this in my mouth, the aroma of tea leaves spread softly. Even without looking at the packaging, I think I could tell it was black tea flavor. The sweetness was refined and kept to a minimum so as not to overpower the flavor of the tea leaves

The texture of the dough is also very gentle. It's not greasy and crumbles easily. The elegant flavor makes you want to eat more than one

It was delicious with black tea, coffee, milk, and green tea

Both the "Coffee" and "Black Tea" flavors were so delicious that I definitely wanted to try the other flavors. It's fun to choose what flavor to try next!

summary

a confectionery shop operating in Motomiya City"Nukamo,", and their recommended product,"karinto" (a type of Japanese fried dough snack)concludes our introduction to

Nukamo is a confectionery shop that offers a wide selection of elegant, high-quality Japanese and Western sweets. Each of the fresh and baked sweets is decorated to evoke the local climate and the four seasons, making them a feast for the eyes and the palate

There are 10 different kinds of karinto, all of which have interesting flavors. The black tea flavor in particular is stylish and flavorful, going beyond the typical karinto taste. Please give it a try

INFORMATION

• Name: Nukamo Confectionery Store
• Address: 98 Motomiya Baba, Motomiya City, Fukushima Prefecture, 969-1126
• Phone number: 024-334-2203
• Business hours: 8:00-18:00
• Closed: Mondays
• Website:https://www.nukamo.com/

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