The history, culture, and lifestyles of the area are mixed and condensed in one plate of a local dish that has been passed for generations in mountain and fishing villages throughout Japan. We will introduce various unknown local dishes, also known as the soul food of the Japanese people.

Zunda mochi

Miyagi

Colorful and popular sweets of Miyazaki

Zunda mochi

Zunda mochi is made with mochi coated with sweetened mashed edamame, which is popular mainly in the southern part of Tohoku district. It is said the origin of a ward “zunda” came from “zuda” which meant mashing beans. Zunda mochi is made by boiling edamame, peeling and mashing them, mixing with sugar then coating mochi with the edamame mixture.

Information provided by : Division of Promotion of Food Industry, Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery of Miyazaki Prefecture

Local cuisine

Mochi & Dango

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