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New Sweet Sake Pocky showcases the flavour of a centuries-old Japanese sake brewery in Tokyo
投稿日 2019年2月1日 23:00:58 (ニュース)
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Special regional-exclusive release uses ingredients from the only sake brewery in the 23 wards of Tokyo.
Ever since its debut on the market back in 1966, Pocky has been a hit with consumers. Now loved by people around the world, the Japanese brand has grown to include different flavours, and different sizes, with extra-large versions now sold as regional souvenirs, showcasing renowned local specialties and produce from around the country.
So far, Glico has produced seven regional exclusives, featuring flavours like Yubari melon from Hokkaido, Uji Matcha from Kyoto, Satonishiki Cherry from Tohoku, Amaou Strawberry from Kyushu, and Gorojima Kintoki (a type of sweet potato) from Hokuriku.
It’s been a long time coming, but now the Tokyo region will finally be getting its very own Pocky. And like the other regional varieties, this one has a local backstory steeped in history and tradition.
▼ The new Pocky is called Tokyo Amazake.
Amazake, which literally translates to “sweet sake”, is a traditional drink made from fermented rice. Containing little to no alcohol, amazake is believed to have existed in Japan for over 1,000 years, and while it’s usually served hot in the winter, especially around New Year’s, it’s recently become popular as a health drink.
The nutritional benefits of amazake come from its fermented ingredients, and for the new regional Pocky release, Glico is using amazake from Tokyo Port Brewery, which makes its products with Tokyo rice and water.
▼ Tokyo Amazake
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Tokyo Port Brewery flourished in the late Edo period (1603-1868), but they ceased operations during the Meiji Restoration in 1868. More than a century later, in 2011, the brewery recommenced operations, making it the only brewery located in the 23 wards of Tokyo.
Glico is helping to draw attention to the brewery, and its long history of traditional sake-making methods, with the new Tokyo Pocky. For this release, the chocolate-covered biscuit sticks are said to have a mellow aroma and flavour, due to the combination of sake lees and malted rice used in its creation.
▼ The Tokyo Amazake Pocky will be sold in boxes containing 15 individually wrapped sticks.
The new Pocky will be available to purchase at souvenir shops, stations, airports, large retail outlets and highway rest stops in Tokyo, and in neighbouring Kanagawa, Saitama and Chiba prefectures, from 5 February.
Source, images: PR Times
Source: SORA NEWS24
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