Jōten-ji
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Jōten-ji is a Rinzai temple in Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan. Its honorary sangō prefix is Banshōsan. It was founded by Enni-Ben'en upon his return from China, with support from Xie Guo Ming, a Chinese merch
Main Hall
Stone monuments commemorating the introduction of udon, soba (left side) and manjū (right side)
A type of bean paste and honey filled manjū popular in Kyushu
Hakata Sennen Gate
Manjū
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Manjū is a traditional Japanese confection, usually a small, dense bun with a sweet filling. They come in many shapes and varieties.
Jōten-ji
…new teachings of Zen Buddhism, he brought back to Japan a variety of cultural features from China. The production methods of udon, soba, yokan and manjū are especially famous among them. It was during a begging round around Jōtenji Temple that Ennie first handed down the recipe of the manjū to a tea…
Carinto manjyu
Kōhaku manjū (紅白饅頭; lit. 'red and white manju')
Typical koban-shaped Kuri manjū