May 15th is "Yogurt Day" - "Yogurt Momiji" in Hiroshima!?
Yamada-ya Co., Ltd. will be selling its seasonal limited-edition product "Yogurt Momiji," which contains 8 billion lactic acid bacteria, until mid-August, coinciding with "Yogurt Day" on May 15th. This unique product combines Hiroshima's famous Momiji Manju with yogurt cream and can also be enjoyed frozen.
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May 15th is "Yogurt Day."
This commemorative day was established in honor of the birthday of the immunologist who spread yogurt throughout the world.
Yogurt is a popular staple food enjoyed for breakfast and dessert, but in Hiroshima, there is a unique product that allows you to enjoy yogurt with Momiji Manju.
That is Yamada-ya Co., Ltd.'s (Headquarters: Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture; Representative Director: Yasutomi Nakamura) popular seasonal limited-edition product, "Yogurt Momiji."
## "Yogurt Momiji" Product Overview
"Yogurt Momiji," which contains a refreshingly sweet yogurt cream with an industry-first 8 billion lactic acid bacteria, is a popular seasonal limited-edition product every year.
The fluffy dough and the yogurt cream, with its exquisite balance of refreshing tartness and sweetness, are an excellent match.
By eating it frozen, you can enjoy a different, cool texture.
On "Yogurt Day" on May 15th, it is recommended not only to "eat yogurt as is" but also to "enjoy yogurt-flavored Momiji Manju" as a unique way to enjoy it in Hiroshima.
Yogurt Momiji
- 1 piece: 160 yen (tax included)
- 4 pieces: 670 yen (tax included)
*Scheduled to be sold until mid-August.
## Regarding Media Coverage
- Filming of "Yogurt Momiji" manufacturing process (Yamada-ya Ohno Factory)
- Interview with person in charge
- Product photography
- Tasting *Depending on the schedule, interviews and filming may also be possible at Yamada-ya Hiroshima Station direct store, Miyajima main store, Mitsukoshi 6F Cafe RAKU Yamada-ya Yui no Iori, etc., so please feel free to inquire.
## Company Profile
Company Name: Yamada-ya Co., Ltd.
Representative: Representative Director Yasutomi Nakamura
Location: 835-1 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture 739-0588
Founded: October 20, 1932 (Showa 7)
Business Activities: Manufacturing and sales of Japanese confectionery, cafe operation, Momiji Manju hand-baking experience, factory tours
Momiji Manju with yogurt cream containing industry-first lactic acid bacteria is a popular product only available during this period. Delicious even when frozen!
This commemorative day was established in honor of the birthday of the immunologist who spread yogurt throughout the world.
Yogurt is a popular staple food enjoyed for breakfast and dessert, but in Hiroshima, there is a unique product that allows you to enjoy yogurt with Momiji Manju.
That is Yamada-ya Co., Ltd.'s (Headquarters: Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture; Representative Director: Yasutomi Nakamura) popular seasonal limited-edition product, "Yogurt Momiji."
## "Yogurt Momiji" Product Overview
"Yogurt Momiji," which contains a refreshingly sweet yogurt cream with an industry-first 8 billion lactic acid bacteria, is a popular seasonal limited-edition product every year.
The fluffy dough and the yogurt cream, with its exquisite balance of refreshing tartness and sweetness, are an excellent match.
By eating it frozen, you can enjoy a different, cool texture.
On "Yogurt Day" on May 15th, it is recommended not only to "eat yogurt as is" but also to "enjoy yogurt-flavored Momiji Manju" as a unique way to enjoy it in Hiroshima.
Yogurt Momiji
- 1 piece: 160 yen (tax included)
- 4 pieces: 670 yen (tax included)
*Scheduled to be sold until mid-August.
## Regarding Media Coverage
- Filming of "Yogurt Momiji" manufacturing process (Yamada-ya Ohno Factory)
- Interview with person in charge
- Product photography
- Tasting *Depending on the schedule, interviews and filming may also be possible at Yamada-ya Hiroshima Station direct store, Miyajima main store, Mitsukoshi 6F Cafe RAKU Yamada-ya Yui no Iori, etc., so please feel free to inquire.
## Company Profile
Company Name: Yamada-ya Co., Ltd.
Representative: Representative Director Yasutomi Nakamura
Location: 835-1 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture 739-0588
Founded: October 20, 1932 (Showa 7)
Business Activities: Manufacturing and sales of Japanese confectionery, cafe operation, Momiji Manju hand-baking experience, factory tours
Momiji Manju with yogurt cream containing industry-first lactic acid bacteria is a popular product only available during this period. Delicious even when frozen!