Yamaguchi Uiro

This is a signature confection of Yamaguchi, where the Ouchi culture once flourished. While ordinary uiro uses rice flour, the Yamaguchi version is distinctive for using bracken starch, which gives it a uniquely smooth and chewy mouthfeel.

Highlights

Its springy bounce and refined sweetness are its heart. It comes in colorful varieties such as matcha, red bean, and plain, and the beautiful cut surface is a pleasure too. Some keep well and make welcome souvenirs.

Enjoying the Seasons

It can be enjoyed year round, yet chilled in summer it slips down all the more refreshingly, while pairing it with hot tea in winter is also a treat.

Access and Basic Information

Available at confectioners and souvenir shops around JR Yamaguchi and Shin-Yamaguchi Stations, where long-established makers preserve the craft.

A Quick Tip

Chilling it slightly sharpens the bounce. Pair it with green tea to enjoy the refined sweetness.