It was announced that 1,000 units of Kaun Chokyu Sakura Zenzai, a special-edition cherry blossom zenzai made with cherry leaves from Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture, will be sold in Shizuoka Prefecture. Sales will begin on 1 December.
Hagoromo Foods announced Kaun Chokyu Sakura Zenzai, a special-edition confectionery made with cherry leaves from Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture. The product consists of two bags of Hagoromo Saryo Sakura Zenzai (Hagoromo Tea House Cherry Blossom Zenzai) and was planned to coincide with the dedication and reporting ceremony at Kunozan Toshogu.
The product is scheduled to be sold at Kunozan Toshogu and souvenir sections in Nihondaira and elsewhere in Shizuoka Prefecture. Kaun Chokyu and Hagoromo Saryo are registered trademarks of Hagoromo Foods.
Sales will begin on Tuesday, 1 December 2026, with annual sales limited to 1,000 units. The product will be sold exclusively in Shizuoka Prefecture and is intended for use as a gift or souvenir.
Azuki beans have traditionally been believed to possess the power to ward off evil spirits, and Tokugawa Ieyasu is said to have enjoyed them. The project reflects the wish that people may find good fortune and enjoy long-lasting happiness.