Nishikido was established in Hiroshima City in 1951, six years after the destruction caused by the atomic bomb. We started out as a small confectionery, but with the success of momiji manju, a traditional Hiroshima confection, and our own unique variation, Nama-momiji, which became a national best-seller, Nishikido has become synonymous with confectionery excellence in Hiroshima. We pride ourselves on carefully selected ingredients and traditional methods as we pour our hearts into every product we make, aiming to bring joy and happiness to each and every customer.

Momiji means maple leaf and manju is a type of traditional Japanese confection (wagashi). The confection was first created around 1906 on Miyajima, an island off Hiroshima that is home to the UNESCO World Heritage site the Itsukushima Shrine. Since the maple tree is the prefectural tree and flower of Hiroshima, these maple leaf-shaped momiji manju confections have become symbolic of Hiroshima. Our momiji manjus are made by creating a sweet castella* cake batter and filling it with homemade red bean paste (an), which, in turn is made with carefully selected azuki red beans from Hokkaido, one of the most famous producers of azuki. In addition to the classic red bean paste filling, we also have a variety of other fillings, like chocolate, cheesecake, matcha, and more. *Castella: A fluffy and moist cake made with flour, sugar, and eggs. This cake was introduced to Japan by Portuguese merchants in the 16th century.

An is traditionally made by simmering azuki red beans, sugar, and other sweeteners until they become a jammy paste. In our production facility, we make each batch of an carefully, changing the recipe to suit the season and the weather. Azuki beans are high in polyphenol, a beneficial plant compound with antioxidant properties, known as an adjuvant of health and youth.

Nishikido is proud to offer confections that everyone can enjoy, from our gluten-free Nama-momiji to Momiji Manju Light, which excludes the eight major allergens (as per Japanese government guidelines: eggs, wheat, milk, buckwheat, peanuts, walnuts, shrimp, crab). In their batter, we’ve substituted the allergens with soy milk, rice flour, and dietary fiber instead of flour and eggs. Perfect for everyone, from young children to elderly, or anyone looking to eat a little healthier, we’re proud to offer more choices to all our customers. We’re also working on a certified halal option!

All our confections are made in house with our homemade an. We’re committed to bringing you the highest quality confections, which is why we select the best possible ingredients and recipes and use the best techniques. Nishikido employs central management from production to shipping, so we can guarantee not only great taste, but the highest levels of food safety possible.

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