TANEKURA
Taneraku is a Japanese company that specializes in producing monakadane, the outer portion of a traditional confectionary called monaka. These slightly sweet shells come in a variety of eye-catching shapes, sizes, and colors.
WHAT IS MONAKA ？
Monaka is a Japanese treat composed of anko (sweet red bean paste) stuffed inside a shell of mochi dough.
ABOUT TANEKURA
Tanekura is operated by Kagadane Foods Co., Ltd., a monakadane manufacturer founded in 1877.
The company is located in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, a region renowned for its traditional confectionaries.
Kagadane boasts a long history of excellence, embodying the spirit of Japanese craftsmanship.
The company likes to say its products’ quality comes 50% from raw materials, 30% from skill, and 20% from the hearts of the artisans who make them.
VARIOUS USES OF MONAKADANE
Though monakadane is most commonly used with red bean paste, it can be paired with all sorts of other fillings. Check here for some interesting variations.
