Akumaki information

Akumaki (あくまき, 灰汁巻き) is a Japanese-style confection, or wagashi made in Kagoshima, Miyazaki, and Kumamoto Prefecture during the Boys’ Festival on May 5.^[1]^[2] It is more widely called chimaki in Japan, and are similar to, and historically originate from, Chinese zongzi, traditionally eaten during the Dragon boat festival.^[3]

^ "菓子類・その他". Kagoshima Prefecture. 2010-01-13. Archived from the original on 13 January 2010. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
^ Nawa, Karen Meiko; Ishimura, Shinnichi (2004-11-17). "A Study on Japanese Traditional Sweets Wrapped in Natural Materials: The Relationship Between Japanese Contemporary Package Design and the Japanese Wrapping Culture". DRS Biennial Conference Series.
^ "Chimaki (ちまき)". Food in Japan.

[1] "菓子類・その他". Kagoshima Prefecture. 2010-01-13. Archived from the original on 13 January 2010. Retrieved 2021-09-24.

[2] Nawa, Karen Meiko; Ishimura, Shinnichi (2004-11-17). "A Study on Japanese Traditional Sweets Wrapped in Natural Materials: The Relationship Between Japanese Contemporary Package Design and the Japanese Wrapping Culture". DRS Biennial Conference Series.

[3] "Chimaki (ちまき)". Food in Japan.

Akumaki information

and 4 Related for: Akumaki information

Akumaki

List of Japanese desserts and sweets

Wagashi

Meibutsu