Mizu Yokan

Mizu yokan is known across Japan as a cool summer sweet, yet Fukui has the unusual custom of savoring it at the kotatsu during the snowy cold season.

Highlights

It is marked by a gentle sweetness lifted with brown sugar and a smooth melt in the mouth. Poured into a flat box, it is scooped out with a small spatula in the Fukui manner. Its cool texture makes a fine contrast with the warmth of the kotatsu.

Enjoying the Seasons

Fukui mizu yokan is a scene of winter. It begins appearing in shops around November, and enjoying it with family around the kotatsu in the cold season is the custom.

Access and Basic Information

It is made at Japanese sweet shops throughout the prefecture, starting in Fukui City. The sweetness and texture differ by shop, and it is cherished as a winter only item.

A Quick Tip

Chill it well first. Scooping one slice at a time with the enclosed spatula lets you fully enjoy its smooth texture.