JUMBO MOCHI is the traditional snack in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.
It is sticky but sweet and delicious!
This is the one of representative cuisines in Kagoshima.
(Method to make)
Stick 2 bamboo sticks into elliptic rice cake made of rice.
Then, put source made from sugar and soy-source.
(Place to eat)
Usually you cannot eat JUMBO MOCHI in train station, air port or department stores.
Most famous store is located in Senganen Park at the north of Kagoshima City. There you can taste the cake while viewing beautiful Japanese gardens of Edo Period
Many other stores near the Senganen Park also sells the rice cakes. There were similar stores in Taniyama areas in Kagoshima City.
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