¥500 Autumn Nerikiri: Okamedo’s Risu and Akebi no Sato in Toyohashi From Oct 1

Only a limited run of the autumn nerikiri sweets Risu and Akebi no Sato is available at Okamedo in Toyohashi, Aichi. The traditional Japanese sweets go on sale from October 1, 2026.

The seasonal creations capture scenes from an autumn forest: Risu holds a bean shaped like an acorn, while Akebi no Sato recreates the purple skin and dark seeds of the akebi fruit. They are available during October at Okamedo stores in the Toyohashi and Higashi-Mikawa area, as well as through the online shop.

Both sweets cost ¥500 (tax included). Risu is made with nerikiri, smooth bean paste, and kanoko beans, while Akebi no Sato combines nerikiri, bean paste, and black sesame. Quantities are limited, so products may sell out.

About Okamedo’s Autumn Nerikiri

Founded in 1950, Okamedo is a long-established wagashi maker from Toyohashi. Its seasonal confectionery uses classic techniques to turn familiar scenery, plants, and animals into small sweets. The two October designs offer different ways to experience the season: Risu has a playful animal motif, while Akebi no Sato focuses on the nostalgic appearance of a wild autumn fruit.

Highlights

• Risu features a round squirrel holding a kanoko bean shaped like an acorn.
• Risu is made with nerikiri, smooth bean paste, and kanoko beans, and costs ¥500 (tax included).
• Akebi no Sato uses purple nerikiri skin, white inner nerikiri, bean paste, and black sesame to recreate the fruit’s dark seeds.
• Akebi no Sato costs ¥500 (tax included) and is finished with a knife cut that reveals the filling.
• Both sweets are sold at Okamedo stores and through the online shop in limited quantities.

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