is a Japanese dessert often found at

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as well as outside Japan, in countries such as

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and

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. It is made of batter in a special pan (similar to a

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but without the honeycomb pattern), and filled with sweet

azuki bean paste Red bean paste () or red bean jam, also called adzuki bean paste or ''anko'' (a Japanese word), is a paste made of red beans (also called "adzuki beans"), used in East Asian cuisine. The paste is prepared by boiling the beans, then mashing or g ...

, although it is becoming increasingly popular to use a wider variety of fillings such as

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custard, different fruit custards and

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, different meat and

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fillings, potato and mayonnaise. are similar to , but the latter are two separate pancakes sandwiched around the filling after cooking, and are often served cold. were first sold near the

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's Imagawabashi Bridge during the

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era (1772–1781) of the

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(1603–1867). The name originates from this time.

Various names

have been known by various names throughout different eras. Names also vary regionally, and some varieties sold only in certain stores have their own names. * –

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. * or – Kansai and Kyūshū region. * * * * * or * * * * or * – some of

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and Hokkaidō, and different from the of Nagano Prefecture.

By store or company

* – product name for produced by Gozasōrō Inc, established in 1950 in

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. It means "thank you for the purchase" in an archaic style. * – product name for produced by Sawai Honpo Inc in

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. It originates in Higiri jizō near the Matsuyama Station. * – product name for used by the Fuji Ice shop in

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Historical and inactive

* – in the song on the occasion of the revival after the Great Kantō earthquake in 1923, is mentioned that was renamed .

Taiwan

were introduced to

during the period of Japanese rule in Taiwan and are now a traditional snack in Taiwan. They are commonly called "red bean (i.e. azuki) cakes" (). However, some of the older generation may directly use the Japanese term , and in the greater Taipei area, they are also referred to as "wheel cakes" ().

South Korea

are known as () or (/) in South Korea.

Malaysia

are known as in Malaysia.

Philippines

The

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counterpart, locally known as "Japanese cakes", are similar to but of a smaller serving size and are usually filled with cheese slices. This inexpensive snack is commonly found sold on special tricycle carts that have a built-in custom-made circular cooking mold. Other fillings are also available with sweet (strawberry, chocolate) and savory (ham and cheese) fillings.

References

External links

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"Between ''Kaiten'yaki'', ''Ōban'yaki'' and ''Imagawayaki''"
by Tsutomu Kushima. He is an investigator of the popular culture of

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''Nijyūyaki Jōhō''
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''Gozasōrō'' Inc.
Wagashi Cakes Stuffed desserts