東風吹かば

Kochi Fukaba

串団子 (くしだんご / Kushi Dango)

Skewered rice flour dumpling

Category
Sweets / Dessert
Main Ingredient
Grains & Noodles

Kushi Dango is a traditional Japanese street food featuring rice flour dumplings skewered on bamboo sticks. It comes in various flavors like mitarashi, anko, and kinako, offering a chewy texture and sweet-savory taste. Often seen at festivals and tourist spots.

When / How to Eat

Held by the skewer, eaten while walking. Enjoyed both warm and cold.

Cultural Background

Kushi Dango has been loved since the Edo period and remains a staple street food at festivals and tourist spots. Especially popular during cherry blossom viewing in spring and autumn foliage season.

Cautions

The skewer tip is sharp; be careful not to get injured while eating. Also, follow good manners when eating while walking.