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Recommended souvenirs! Introducing delicious sweets from Mukaiyama Seisakusho [Fukushima Prefecture]

We would like to introduce you to some delicious sweets from Mukaiyama Seisakusho Co., Ltd. in Otama Village, Adachi District, Fukushima Prefecture

Mukaiyama Seisakusho, which gained popularity for its fresh caramel, actually wasn't originally a confectionery company. We'll share the fascinating story of how Mukaiyama Seisakusho began manufacturing sweets, as well as recommend some of their products. Be sure to use this as a reference when choosing souvenirs from Fukushima Prefecture

What kind of company is Mukaiyama Seisakusho Co., Ltd.? What is the story behind their challenge to make sweets?

Mukaiyama Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is actually a company that manufactures parts for precision machinery. Why did this company start making sweets? There is a story behind it

Since its founding, Mukaiyama Manufacturing has continued to manufacture electronic components with advanced technology and has been doing well. However, orders have dropped dramatically due to the collapse of the bubble economy. With the decline in work and the company facing difficult times, the president decided to get a chef's license and start a bento shop if necessary

After that, the performance of the manufacturing industry recovered, and although he was not able to start a bento shop, he realized the need for a pillar of business that would not be affected by economic fluctuations. Noticing the bustling sweets street in the basement of Tokyo Station, he began developing sweets

The first step was the development of raw caramel. An employee who had been manufacturing electronic components was selected to be in charge of development. The creation of raw caramel began with just an idea, but it took about a year of trial and error to establish the original recipe

Around that time, the manufacturing industry was hit hard again by the Lehman Shock, which prompted us to start selling raw caramel in earnest

Mukaiyama Seisakusho faced another business crisis after the Great East Japan Earthquake, but has now overcome the crisis and expanded its business even further. In addition to fresh caramel, the company produces a variety of delicious products, including baked goods, fresh sweets, and bread

Mukaiyama Seisakusho's sweets! 5 recommended souvenirs and gifts

Here are five recommended products from Mukaiyama Seisakusho, a company that has overcome many hardships to continue making delicious sweets

  • Raw caramel
  • Fresh butter sandwich
  • Freshly baked cheesecake
  • Caramel popcorn
  • Langue de chat

Raw caramel

Fresh caramel is Mukaiyama Seisakusho's signature product. It is made with fresh milk and cream, and is carefully handcrafted without any additives. It melts instantly in your mouth without sticking to your teeth

In addition to plain, they also have other flavors such as matcha, black tea, and mountain salt. They also have gift sets available, so they make a great gift

Fresh butter sandwich

This sweet is made with soft sable dough and a Japanese-style cream made from rich butter and white bean paste. The moist texture is gentle enough for everyone to enjoy, from the elderly to children

In addition to plain, you can enjoy a wide variety of "Japanese" flavors, such as matcha and coffee. The luxurious packaging makes it perfect for a gift

Freshly baked cheesecake

Cheesecake made with plenty of high-quality cheese

The fluffy and light texture will fill your mouth with the delicious flavor of cheese. By heating it in the microwave, you can enjoy the freshly baked taste at home

Caramel popcorn

This crispy popcorn is coated in rich caramel and can be enjoyed as a snack or as a sophisticated treat

There are several flavors available, including the salted caramel flavor, which is a collaboration with Aizu mountain salt. There are also flavors containing nuts and banana chips

Langue de chat

The "Langue de chat cookies with the aroma of moromi soy sauce" are a collaboration with Tamasuzu Soy Sauce, a long-established local soy sauce maker

The crispy dough is made with 10-year-old fermented mash and is sandwiched with white chocolate for an elegant taste. This product is packed with Mukaiyama Seisakusho's love for Fukushima, and their desire to promote local ingredients

Where to buy Mukaiyama Seisakusho sweets

Mukaiyama Seisakusho sells products not only at its directly managed stores but also through its online store. For more information, please see below

INFORMATION

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  • Mukaiyama Manufacturing Fukushima West Store 
  • 120-1 Yagita Namiyanagi, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture
  • Opening hours: Bread: 9:00-19:00 (ends when sold out), merchandise: 10:00-19:00

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  • Mukaiyama Manufacturing Otama Base Store
  • 8-1 Oyama Aza Nitta, Otama Village, Adachi District, Fukushima Prefecture (next to Adatara no Sato Farm Shop)

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  • Mukaiyama Manufacturing Kuwano Factory
  • 4-4-51 Kuwano, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture

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  • Mukaiyama Manufacturing S-Pal Fukushima Store
  • Fukushima Prefecture, Fukushima City, Sakaemachi 1-1, S-Pal Fukushima Store 1F

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  • Mukaiyama Seisakusho Cafe S-Pal Koriyama
  • Inside Koriyama Souvenir Hall, 195 Hiuchida, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture

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  • Mukaiyama Manufacturing Mall Store
  • 1-1-56 Choja, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture The Mall Koriyama 1st floor

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  • Mukaiyama Manufacturing Usui Store
  • Usui Department Store, basement floor 1, 13-1 Nakamachi, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture

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summary

In this article, we introduced Mukaiyama Seisakusho, a company that makes delicious sweets in Fukushima Prefecture

Mukaiyama Seisakusho has overcome many hardships and is now a company that is boosting Fukushima Prefecture's food industry. The sweets they sell are not only delicious and stylish, but are also filled with the company's desire to boost the local community. If you're visiting Fukushima, why not consider picking them up as souvenirs or gifts?

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