A Little Bit Adorable: Falling Gradually in Love with the Healing Cat Faces of "Neko-ko Manju"♡

Do you know "Neko-ko Manju"? ♡

"Neko-ko Manju," as the name suggests, is a cat-themed steamed bun. Recently, its appearance and deliciousness have spread through word-of-mouth, making it a popular Japanese sweet! ♡

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Where to buy "Neko-ko Manju" ♡

This Neko-ko Manju can be found at a shop called "Touhouen," located in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. This Touhouen is a long-established wagashi shop that has been in business for over 100 years! ♡

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Since its release, Neko-ko Manju has been beloved by the locals of Gifu Takayama, and its popularity has spread across the country through word-of-mouth from locals, tourists, and online mentions. ♩

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Perfect for mini gifts and wedding favors ♡

The secret to its popularity is undoubtedly the face of the "Neko-ko Manju." It is said to be inspired by the cats living in the alley next to the wagashi shop. Depending on how you look at it, this cat shape could also appear heart-shaped! ♡

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Once you see the "Neko-ko Manju," I'm sure everyone will smile ♩. Giving these Neko-ko Manju as gifts to guests at a wedding is sure to spark some conversation! They can be bundled for mini gifts or presented as wedding favors! ♡

Not just cute in appearance but also delicious! ♡

The Neko-ko Manju is not only adorable in appearance but also tastes great ♩. Currently, there are five different types available, and one of the charms is that both the outer dough and the filling are all different! ♡

Bamboo charcoal dough & brown sugar filling: "Black Cat"

Plain dough & matcha filling: "Calico Cat"

Black sesame dough & red bean paste filling: "Russian Blue"

Brown sugar dough & chunky red bean paste filling: "Tiger Cat"

Plain dough & cream cheese filling: "White Cat"

What's the price...? ♡

The Neko-ko Manju is quite affordable, starting at [185 yen each] ♩. A box of 5 costs 1,150 yen, while a box of 10 is 2,200 yen! ♡

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Even if you’re not using them as mini gifts, you could serve them as dessert for guests visiting your new home or present them as wedding favors! They're perfect for both Western-style weddings and traditional Japanese ceremonies! ♩

Unique mini gifts featuring kitty cats ♡

I introduced the "Neko-ko Manju" sold in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture ♩. I definitely want to get my hands on these unique and cute little kitty cats! ♡

Gift the "Neko-ko Manju" as mini gifts at your wedding and fill the venue with warm smiles from your guests! ♡

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