30/07/2026
Jade Studio Wagashi Series :
- Mizu Manju / Sweet Water Dumpling
Mizu manju is a traditional Japanese summer sweet featuring a translucent, jelly-like exterior made from kudzu starch and filled with sweet red bean paste. It originated during the Meiji era in Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture, where vendors traditionally chilled the treats in flowing spring or well water.
๐งIt has a clear, glass-like exterior that reveals the dark red bean filling inside. It's texture is smooth, soft, and slightly chewy.
๐งIn Japan, it is widely sold and eaten from April through September to beat the summer heat.