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Scottish Fold cats are impossibly adorable. They're the most popular cat in Japan, and for good reason. With their cutely tucked and folded ears, they seem to have a perpetually confused look on their face, as if they are always begging you for something.
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And it's a fitting look for these Japanese snacks modeled after Scottish Fold kitties, because they're so cute, the only way you could bring yourself to eat one is if a cat begged you!
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Manju are traditional Japanese confectionery, and are usually made from rice powder, flour, and buckwheat, with a filling of red bean paste. While they are a classic treat usually appreciated with a nice hot cup of green tea, they come in all shapes and sizes and most recently have been taking on cutesy animal shapes. With Scottish Fold cats being a popular pet for the kingdom of kawaii, well, it was a match-up just waiting to happen!
It's not all aesthetics, however. Any concerns over the quality of taste can be put to rest, as these Scottish Fold Manju are a collaboration between Animal Hyakka and venerable Japanese confectionery shop, Awaya Sobei, which has a 65 year history and prides itself on protecting the traditional flavor of Japanese confectionery, passed on through generations. They are a limited release and being sold exclusive at Animal Hyakka's Yahoo Store, and come with four in a box for the price of 1,388円 (about 11$ USD).
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They come in four appetizing flavors, mixing modern and traditional flavors.
Smooth bean paste, white bean paste, chocolate bean paste, and caramel bean paste.
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The most adorable way to do tea time!
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The most adorable way to do tea time!
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Maybe the sleeping face is the easiest to eat.
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Whether you're a cat lover, tea lover, Japanese snack lover, or just need something adorable staring back at you, these are a great gift and conversation piece. Besides, can you say "no" to faces like these?
The most adorable way to do tea time!
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