I ate strawberry-flavored pecan nuts!!! First of all, the color is a gentle pink, so it looks very cute. It was delicious, and even though it was late at night, I couldn't stop eating it.

There are various types of beans in this jumbo bean mix, making it seem like a good deal and enjoyable in taste. I decided to buy it and try it out. As shown in the picture, there are many different kinds of beans included, making it fun to eat them randomly or try to find and eat the same ones. It's interesting that salty and sweet beans are mixed together. I usually don't buy sweet beans, but eating them like this, I found them surprisingly delicious. Trying things I don't usually eat can lead to new discoveries. Perhaps it's the perfect balance of this mix that makes it so good.

I took my mother on a day trip bus tour and on the way back, we stopped by at the Izutsu Yatsuhashi Honpo shop! I noticed big bags of beans that caught my eye. The staff were calling out loudly that these beans were a great deal, so I approached to take a look. Everyone seemed to be buying them! The big plastic bag contained five different types of beans. The staff said it's a limited offer, which made me want to buy them. There were samples available, and they were crispy and delicious with flavors like soy sauce, salt, and sweet. I ended up buying them for 648 yen, which felt like a good deal. When I got home and looked at the paper bag, I found out that the shop is called Mame Tomo Honpo in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto. It's a long-standing store with a history dating back to Meiji 41. If I ever visit Kyoto again, I would like to stop by and check it out.

This is the Mamezushi Honpo store in Kyoto. I used to buy from the store in Kyoto before, but lately I always buy at the Meishin PA. I love beans, so whenever I stop by the PA, I always buy some. I really like the cashew nuggets, but they are not sold at the PA, so I buy them at the store in Kyoto. The green pistachios have a wasabi flavor, but I can't stop eating them... so delicious!

I found this snack at a souvenir corner inside Kyoto Station. It's a mix of nuts (cashews, almonds, etc.) with a light salt seasoning. Some have seaweed mixed into the coating to add a different aroma. It seems like a great snack to have with beer before boarding the Shinkansen. I wondered which shop it was from, so I searched on Tabelog after returning home. It's located fairly close to Kyoto Station, and the shop looks lovely. They have a wide variety of products at reasonable prices, so I'd like to stop by next time to buy souvenirs. Thank you for the meal!

In April 2015, I received a gift from "Mamefu Honpo" - their Cashew Soy Sauce. I remember visiting their shop a few times when I went to Nishi Honganji. My parents bought some Goshiki Mame (green peas) back then, but I think I mainly bought roasted soybeans and soramame. This is my first time trying Cashew Soy Sauce, and it was delicious. The flavor of cashew nuts in a Japanese style was very soothing. It was really tasty. Thank you for the meal!

I purchased souvenirs at the station building in Kyoto. Instead of just giving pennants or wooden swords as souvenirs, I also bought some for the people in the same building. Of course, I got some for myself too. After tasting it, I thought it would make a great souvenir. It goes well with beer and foam. If you're struggling to choose a souvenir in Kyoto, I recommend this for someone who enjoys drinking. It's better than giving sweets. The pistachios with wasabi flavor were my favorite. The mixed nuts with peanuts and cashews were also good. I couldn't resist and ate the soy sauce-flavored cashews right away. I should have bought more than just one bag... I should have stocked up on about 10 bags.

I bought this at a store in the underground of Kyoto Station that had a variety of beans, and I was able to sample them before purchasing. I tried a few and ended up buying a jumbo bag of Kyoto beans mix nuts. The former had five types of beans neatly layered in the bag, which made me concerned about uneven distribution when eating, but I guess shaking it would solve that. The latter was a bag containing almonds, cashews, and pistachios. The jumbo bag had a taste that seemed familiar from somewhere I had eaten before, while the mix nuts were more delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Today, I will introduce the little sisters of beans♪ I bought a 100g pack of roasted soybeans for just over 300 yen at a nearby supermarket. Roasted soybeans are not often featured in stores, except maybe around Setsubun. According to a certain proctologist, they are rich in dietary fiber and free of unnecessary additives, making them a perfect snack for when you're feeling peckish and good for digestion. Soybeans also have the benefit of lowering cholesterol levels, truly a friend to women and a savior for ladies. These beans are of the hard type, so they provide plenty of chewing satisfaction. There is also a soft type available for those concerned about their teeth and jaw. The only drawback is that they tend to steal your saliva at full speed, so having a drink on hand is a must! At first, you may feel like they lack flavor, but as you get used to them, you'll come to appreciate the natural umami of the beans♪

Elderly people aren't the only ones who will enjoy these snacks. I bought a mix of nuts and two-color beans. Even though these might seem like snacks for the elderly, I think they go well with Scotch whiskey or bourbon. Of course, they would also pair nicely with sake, a favorite of the elderly. The shop has been around since the Meiji era, over 100 years, and I envy Kyoto for having such longstanding establishments. If this shop were in my hometown of Nagoya, I might not have bought anything. It was like discovering a historic shop hidden in the alleys of Kyoto. The shopkeeper even mentioned that some of the awards on display had contents that were illegible. I opted for the mix of nuts and two-color beans, and it was a good choice. Especially the two-color beans, which I accidentally spilled when opening the package. It turned out to be quite filling. The other mix, although also a mix of nuts, is primarily coated in mochi rice, making it more appealing to the elderly. Despite my actual age, I feel young at heart and enjoyed the spilled two-color beans. I would definitely buy them again.豆富本舗by(C)shisyun

Today (2/3) is Setsubun♪ Of course, we have to do "Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi" (Out with the demons, in with good luck)!! So... I played the role of the demon with my children and had beans thrown at me while I ran away as the weak mama demon (＞＜;) This tradition dates back to ancient times and is believed to ward off evil spirits by throwing beans inside the house and eating the same number of beans as one's age. We also ate some beans with grilled sardines for dinner. The children fought over the colored beans because they were sweet and popular with them. Now, I have to think about cleaning up after the bean throwing... I'm already tired just thinking about it before starting the cleaning (＾＾;)

I stayed at a ryokan diagonally across the street. I saw a car with "Goshiki Mame" written on it several times, and realized there was a bean shop nearby. On my way back to the ryokan from the station, I noticed that the shop was open. I went inside and bought some souvenirs. The mixed nuts with a unique crispy coating were delicious. The sugar-coated beans were also very tasty. If I ever go to Kyoto again, I will make sure to buy more of the mixed nuts next time.

There is a shop not far from Kyoto Station. I happened to pass by on my way back from Higashi Honganji Temple. While you can find Goshiki-mame (five-colored beans) in many places, you don't see Komachi Goshiki-mame often in department stores. The five colors represent the four gods of the cardinal directions - Seiryu (blue), Byakko (white), Suzaku (red), Genbu (black) - as well as the Shishinden Palace in the center of Kyoto, which is purple. I learned for the first time that instead of black, they use yellow, and instead of purple, they use brown to represent these colors in sweets. The Goshiki-mame, painstakingly coated with sugar, had a gentle Kyoto flavor that was truly indescribable.

The soybean kinako is made from Hokkaido-produced Tsuru Musume.

I bought fresh sesame tofu at the station and paired it with "Fukuyose" sake from Kameoka Tanyama Sake Brewery. The view from the window is of Mount Ibuki and Mount Fuji. I was surprised that the "Fukuyose" from Kyoto Mame Tofu Honpo costs 760 yen, but they also offer 11 other varieties such as squid tofu, squid beans, and sesame flowers. The view of Mount Ibuki and the Fuji River is also satisfying. #MameTofuHonpo #Fukuyose #TanyamaSakeBrewery #KyotoGosan #FreshSesameTofu #MountIbuki #HigashiFumihyakkei

I bought it for my daughter's Hinamatsuri. She kept eating non-stop, making me wonder how much she can eat. She seemed to enjoy the smooth texture as well as the crispy surface, making a satisfying sound while eating!笑