[Karinto Yushima Kagetsu] Karinto with the motif of the Chinese zodiac sign for 2024, “Tatsu (dragon)”, is now on sale.

2024.01.04

Yushima Kagetsu, a long-established karinto shop founded in 1947 and located in Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, launched “Karinto Single Cloth (Oriental Zodiac Sign Package)” in early December 2023, featuring the Chinese zodiac sign for 2024, “Tatsu”. It is sold at the main store, online store, and department store events.

Yushima Kagetsu Karintou

Yushima Kagetsu’s karinto is characterized by its glossy, jewel-like shape. The dough is deep-fried three times in oil at different temperatures, and then covered with a candy made from boiling down the sugar, giving it a unique texture that is crispy on the outside and crunchy on the inside.

Limited-time "Tatsu" pattern package

The elegant colors of the kimono elegantly depict the Chinese zodiac sign for the coming year, “Tatsu,” as well as the festive “pine, bamboo, and plum. This design is perfect for New Year’s gifts and souvenirs.

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