A ceremony commemorating the birthplace of "Ogura-an," a type of sweet bean paste used in Japanese confectionery, was held on April 11, 2026, at Nison-in Temple in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City. Representatives from the Japanese confectionery industry and government officials attended, praising the achievements of the pioneers who invented the paste.
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