"Okashi Tsukasa Aoi" is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop that sells famous sweets associated with Tokugawa Ieyasu.

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Hamamatsu's history began with azuki mochi, and the Japanese confectionery shop with its main store in Aritama KitamachiAoi ConfectioneryHe is the general of "[ ]Mitsuhiko ToyodaMr.Enshu Department StoreThey had a booth selling their products on the first basement floor!

This famous confection has an anecdote related to the great Tokugawa Ieyasu, and is known for its "Azuki Mochi," which was enjoyed by Ieyasu himself and even Mito Komon!

Popular items include the "Crispy Cornet," a cone-shaped pastry filled with smooth custard cream or seasonal strawberry cream; the limited-time "Strawberry Daifuku"; the "Melting Miso Manju," which offers the flavor of brown sugar and soft red bean paste; and the "Pumpkin Manju," made with Hokkaido-grown Ebisu pumpkins!

Among them,NHK Taiga drama "Naotora: The Lady Warlord"It seems that sales of "Ryōtanji Monaka," which has ties to the Ii family, are going very well!

These monaka (wafer cakes) adorned with the Ii family's crest, the "Igeta," come in two varieties: "Azuki Bean Paste" and "Golden Bean Paste," both made with carefully selected large adzuki beans! They look delicious!

Founded in 1966, the Japanese sweets, imbued with the kindness of the second-generation owner, Mr. Toyoda, have become a renowned confectionary with a connection to Hamamatsu's history, offering a comforting tea time experience.

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