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Manju is a traditional Japanese flour-based pastry (instead of rice-based like mochi). During the Kamakura period (1185–1333), Japanese Buddhist monks who studied in the Song dynasty brought the tea culture to Japan, and the custom of eating confections with tea began in Japan.
Two Nara period (710–794 CE) historical texts record myths that the Sea God presented the kanju and manju to Hoori, and a Kamakura period (1192–1333 CE) text says the legendary Empress Jingū used the tide jewels to conquer a Korean kingdom in 200 CE.
Momiji manjū is a local specialty and souvenir in Itsukushima, one of Japan's three scenic views.Today, Momiji manjū is known not only for Miyajima's souvenirs but also Hiroshima Prefecture’s miyagegashi nationwide.
Manju may refer to: Manchuria or Manju, a region of China Manju or Manchu people, a people from Manju; Manju (era), a Japanese era name; Manjū, a Japanese confection; Manju, an Indian novel written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair Manju, a 1982 Indian film based on the novel
Manju no wa, ( also manjunowa or manju nowa) are a combination of shoulder pads, collar and armpit guards in one that protected the upper chest area.Manju no wa were covered with different types of armour including kusari (chain armour), karuta (small square or rectangular armour plates), or kikko (hexagon plates), these iron or leather armours or a combination of them were sewn to a cloth ...
Manju no wa, the manju no wa, (also manjunowa or manju nowa) is a combination of shoulder pads, collar and armpit guards in one that protected the upper chest area. Manju no wa were covered with kusari (chain armour), karuta (small armour plates), or kikko (brigandine), these armours or a combination of them were sewn to a cloth backing. The ...
Oshikura Manju (押し競饅頭) is a simple Japanese singing game that is played on cold days in order to get warm. The game is played with at least three players, but it is better if there are more. The players first gather around in a circle, as close to each other as possible. They face the outside, standing back to back with each other.
Manju (万寿) was a Japanese era name (年号, nengō, literally "year name") after Jian and before Chōgen. This period spanned the years from July 1024 through July 1028. [ 1 ] The reigning emperor was Go-Ichijō -tennō ( 後一条天皇 ) .