Autumn in Japan brings seasonal changes in foods, as well as the temperature.
One traditional sweet that is associated with autumn in Japan is the O-hagi. It is named after the bush clover which is an autumn flower and it is made from sweet glutinous rice often with azuki, or red bean paste on top. Some ohagi are also made with black sesame seeds or kinako topping.
- O hagi coated in red bean paste
The ohagi sweet is sticky and a traditional treat for this time of year. Typically, in September ohagi are also offered to Buddhist altars to pray for the ancestors. Also some Japanese people explain that eating ohagi brings back strong childhood memories.
Perhaps that is why in one department store, the chef has made the character Anpanman out of the red bean paste. Is this to encourage his (young at heart) consumers to buy the traditional dessert?
- Head of Anpanman in Azuki - whatever next?
I would say probably not, more like the chef enjoyed created his mound of red bean into an Anpanman face! Cute!!? Actually, I am not sure that Anpanman azuki moulded like that looks too good!!
- Much cuter face from Anpanman - thx Samm Bennett
Click on photo for full photo view. This is a much fresher capture of Anpanman. Japan is full of surprises and Anpanman in red bean is an innovative look! What do you think?
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I love Japanese traditional sweets too. RT @KimonoBox: Want to eat ohagi http://bit.ly/AaZSx
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Never had that stuff before, looks good, would’nt mind trying it some day.
Thanks for your comments Julie. Not sure why you feel that Actroids are not of interest to stumble upon readers. The new models in Japan are realy breaking new ground in technology these days. But I appreciate the fact that not all people on Stumble enjoy the advances in robotics. All the best.
I stumbled this artical and it’s great. thats what stumbling is about. finding new things.
Many thanks kingdoc – much appreciated