"Sweet Treats to Strengthen Connections: The Elegant Packaging of 'Kaimanya Ginger Candy' from Kaimanya Ginger Sugar Shop"

Do you know about ginger candy?

Have you ever eaten a sweet called "ginger candy"?

Ginger candy is a type of sugar confection made by adding sugar water to ginger juice, boiling it down, and solidifying it in a mold.

It is said to have existed as early as the Edo period, making it a historic sweet.

Ginger candy from Ise in Mie Prefecture and Izumo in Shimane Prefecture are well-known♡

You can eat it straight like candy, or you can add it to hot water or tea as a substitute for sugar.

The gently spicy flavor of ginger and the sweet taste of sugar spread warmly, making it a perfect treat for winter.

Ginger candy is a good luck food ♡

In fact, ginger candy is also recommended as a gift or a wedding favor, and as a small gift.

Because many fruits can be harvested from a single ginger seed, it symbolizes being blessed with children and strengthening bonds.

It has historically been chosen as a gift for shoguns and feudal lords. Even today, it seems to be selected as a New Year's gift at restaurants and traditional inns♡

"Kuruma-ya Ginger Candy Honpo" is popular ♡

There are many places that make ginger candy across the country, but the most popular is "Kuruma-ya Ginger Candy Honpo."

Kuruma-ya is a traditional wagashi shop in Shimane, founded over 300 years ago.

The shopkeeper, Bunzaemon Kuruma-ya, succeeded in making ginger candy for the first time in 1715 (Shōtoku 5). In other words, it is the original store of ginger candy in Japan.

The ginger candy from "Kuruma-ya Ginger Candy Honpo" preserves traditional ingredients and methods.

The ginger used is the mythical "Shusai Ginger," which is harvested only around the Hii River in the region known as Shusai, as passed down in the "Susanoo Legend."

The ginger is grated with the skin on, and the juice is mixed with water and white sugar, then heated over a fire and slowly boiled down.

Since gas does not heat evenly, they actually use charcoal to simmer it...!

You can enjoy ginger candy that has been loved by the common people since the Edo period.

The packaging of "Kuruma-ya Ginger Candy Honpo" is also wonderful.

The ginger candy from "Kuruma-ya Ginger Candy Honpo" is not just about its taste; the packaging is also attractive.

The simple white box, which follows the traditional packaging, makes you stand up straight with anticipation when you open it.

Inside, you will find red and white ginger candy.

This box of 12 "one-bite ginger candies" is priced at 540 yen including tax, making it a perfect small gift.

Starting at 279 yen, it's great for small gifts!

"Kuruma-ya Ginger Candy Honpo" sells ginger candy that is perfect for small gifts.

A box containing six one-bite ginger candies is priced at 279 yen including tax.

The red and white ginger candy gives a festive feel, making it suitable for weddings.

It comes in a box, so it has a sense of luxury♩

It is available for purchase from their online store.

➡ Click here for the online store

I want to give traditional sweets, ginger candy ♡

Ginger candy is a perfect treat for the cold season.

How about choosing ginger candy from "Kuruma-ya Ginger Candy Honpo" as a return gift for important people or as a New Year's greeting?

Of course, it is also suitable for wedding favors, return gifts, or small gifts.

Let's warm up with the melt-in-your-mouth ginger candy ♡