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Nov. 28, 2024
[Image1]Have you all been feeling tired lately???It may be a little early, but why not plan an evening with
[Image2]Have you all been feeling tired lately???It may be a little early, but why not plan an evening with
[Image3]Have you all been feeling tired lately???It may be a little early, but why not plan an evening with
[Image4]Have you all been feeling tired lately???It may be a little early, but why not plan an evening with
[Image5]Have you all been feeling tired lately???It may be a little early, but why not plan an evening with
[Image6]Have you all been feeling tired lately???It may be a little early, but why not plan an evening with
[Image7]Have you all been feeling tired lately???It may be a little early, but why not plan an evening with
[Image8]Have you all been feeling tired lately???It may be a little early, but why not plan an evening with
[Image9]Have you all been feeling tired lately???It may be a little early, but why not plan an evening with
[Image10]Have you all been feeling tired lately???It may be a little early, but why not plan an evening with

Have you all been feeling tired lately???

It may be a little early, but why not plan an evening with friends, partners, or family to see a nationally designated Important Cultural Property lit up?

In December, we will illuminate Katakura-kan in Suwa for six days across three weekends (Dec. 7–8, 14–15, and 21–22, 2024)! Katakura-kan is a nationally designated Important Cultural Property and served as a filming location for the famous hot spring film *Thermae Ro◯e* (title partially obscured in the original).

Wild eel is actually in season right now, and there is a traditional cold 'doyō' period in January (寒の土用), which locals note.

Here’s a suggested plan:
1. Enjoy eel in the Suwa–Okaya area
2. See Katakura-kan illuminated
3. Unwind and refresh from everyday fatigue and stress at Kamisuwa Onsen.
Oh—don’t forget to book your accommodation!

・Period: December 7–8 (Sat–Sun), December 14–15 (Sat–Sun), and December 21–22 (Sat–Sun), 2024.
・Time: 17:00–20:00
* Bathing hours at Katakura-kan end at 20:00. Last admission is at 19:30.

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2024.11.27 Today, gluttonous Kasai went to research wagashi shops again!!! It's Engetsu-do Hompo Fukushima branch! But, everyone, do you notice anything in the pictures? Look! Look!!! I was so excited to go to Engetsu-do that I forgot to take a picture of the shop's exterior... I'm really driven by my appetite... I'm so ashamed... I'll do better next time! I spoke with Ms. Katagiri, the landlady of Engetsu-do Hompo! It seems that they started with a different shop name 78 years ago (Showa 21), before it became Engetsu-do. At first, it was in front of Kamisuwa Station! Four years later, they expanded to Kowada, and eight years after that, to Shimizu. Now, they have the Shimizu branch and this Fukushima branch, which opened in 1992, offering wagashi at two shops in the city!!! The landlady's recommendations are the revived "Kojō Monaka" and "Kabuto Monaka"!!! There are about four types of monaka, and there are many different kinds. According to the landlady, "Each wagashi shop has a different kind of anko (sweet bean paste), so it's fun to try and find your favorite!" Recently, the number of foreign customers has been gradually increasing, and she said, "Perhaps they are paying attention to anko because it is lower in calories than Western-style cream." ◎ Engetsu-do Hompo Fukushima branch 📍Nakasu-Fukushima, 5398-1, Suwa city, Nagano Pref. ☎ 0266-58-1547 ◎ Business hours: 9:00 ~ 19:00 ◎ Regular holiday: Shimizu and Fukushima stores, every Tuesday ◎ Engetsu-do Hompo Shimizu branch 📍Shimizu 1-2-12, Suwa city, Nagano Pref. ☎ 0266-52-1543 ◎ Business hours: 9:00 ~ 19:00 Nov. 27th in 2024 Today I went to Engetsu-dou Hompo which is Japanese traditional sweets (Wagashi) shop in Suwa city! “Wa” means Japan. “Gashi” means sweets. So, Japanese traditional sweets call Wagashi? They have two shops in Suwa, Shimizu-machi area and Fukujima area. I went to Fukujima location. Don’t you notice about pictures??? Did you? I was focus for Wagashi… That’s why I forgot to take a picture about Engetsu-dou’s exterior… That’s big mistake! Horrible!!! I’m so sorry about that. I’m gluttony. Wagashi was right front of me, I lost from Wagashi’s temptation. So, I forgot took the shop’s exterior photo… Ms. Katagiri (landlady) introduce her shop and Wagashi. They founded in 1946. About 78 years. The shop was front of Kamisuwa station. They started with the different name of the shop. It became Engetsu-dou in 1950. Shimizu-machi branch opened in 1958. Fukujima branch opened in 1992. I asked her, “what is your recommendation Wagashi?” She told me Kojou Monaka and Kabuto Monaka. Monaka is a Japanese sweet that is bean‐jam‐filled wafers. Also, she said “You can enjoy Wagashi every season, and each shop has original sweetened red bean paste. So, you can enjoy to find your favorite shop. Now, gradually increasing foreign customers. I think they realized Wagashi is less than calories compare to cake.” ★ Engetsu-dou Hompo Fukushima branch 📍Nakasu-Fukushima, 5398-1 Suwa city, Nagano Pref. ☎ 0266-58-1547 ◎ Business hours: 9:00 ~ 19:00 ◎ Regular holiday: Shimizu and Fukushima stores, every Tuesday ★ Engetsu-dou Hompo Shimizu branch 📍Shimizu 1-2-12 Suwa city, Nagano Pref. ☎ 0266-52-1543 ◎ Business hours: 9:00 ~ 19:00
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That day, greedy Kawanishi visited a wagashi shop he had long been curious about! It was Koshido, located in Suehiro, Suwa. I spoke with President Kurita. To my surprise, this long-established wagashi shop has been in business for 99 years since Taisho 14 (1925). The current president appears to be the third generation. By chance, five days before my visit, a local newspaper ran a story saying students from Suwa Jitsugyo High School had designed the shop’s classic packaging and stickers. Even amid such history, I was charmed by this flexible approach and arranged an appointment. According to the president, the Suwa Confectioners’ Association once included 60–70 shops, and many were in the city, but now only 17 remain. I want to cherish the wagashi culture left by earlier generations and pass it on. I personally love anko (sweet red bean paste), so I’ve always liked wagashi. That day I learned that wagashi can be enjoyed in every season, and I gained new insights!!! In spring there are sakura-mochi and kashiwa-mochi; for the equinoctial week there are botamochi and ohagi; in autumn there are inoko-mochi and tsutsugayu, and more. I hope to introduce these delicate and delicious wagashi to everyone! ◎ Koshido 📍 Suehiro 12-12-9, Suwa, Nagano Prefecture ☎ 0266-52-0920 ◎ Business hours: 9:00 – 18:00 ◎ Regular holiday: Closed Wednesdays ◎ Online shop: www.okashi-net.com/mall/koshido/ That day, I went to Koshido, a traditional Japanese confectionery shop in Suwa. Mr. Kurita is the shop’s president and craftsman. The shop has been open for 99 years, and he is the third generation. On November 9th, I saw a newspaper article about the shop: students from Suwa Jitsugyo High School designed stickers for the product. He told me that long ago there were 60–70 wagashi shops in Suwa city, but now only 17 remain. I feel it’s important to preserve this great tradition for future generations. I didn’t know wagashi could be enjoyed across the four seasons! It’s true. In autumn there are dango, inoko-mochi, and tsutsugayu; in spring there are sakura-mochi and kashiwa-mochi, among others. I still have much to learn about traditional Japanese sweets, and I will continue to write about seasonal wagashi from now on! ◎ KOSHIDO 📍 Suehiro 12-12-9, Suwa, Nagano Prefecture, Japan ◎ Tel: 0266-52-0920 ◎ Business hours: 9:00 – 18:00 ◎ Regular holiday: Closed on Wednesdays ◎ Online shop: www.okashi-net.com/mall/koshido/

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