Key Facts
• A drama based on Lafcadio Hearn’s wife, Setsu, begins nationwide broadcast.
• Ahead of the drama, Matsue City introduces new products tied to Hearn’s legacy.
• Local confectionery brand Fūryūdō launches a new sweet, “Hearn’s Memories.”
• “Hearn’s Memories” is a baked bun filled with egg-based custard (kimizu an).
• Ingredients include local rice flour, free-range eggs, milk, and figs.
• A gift box, “Hearn’s Bundle,” features four traditional sweets and Hearn’s illustrations.
• The gift box includes stamps inspired by Hearn’s handwritten artwork.
• Fūryūdō aims to promote Hearn’s legacy nationwide through these products.
• The sweets are designed to appeal to all age groups, from children to seniors.
Summary
In anticipation of a new drama inspired by Lafcadio Hearn’s wife, Setsu, Matsue City has introduced a range of products celebrating Hearn’s legacy. Local confectionery brand Fūryūdō has launched “Hearn’s Memories,” a baked bun filled with egg-based custard, inspired by Hearn’s favorite traditional sweet. The product uses locally sourced ingredients, including rice flour, free-range eggs, milk, and figs. Additionally, a gift box named “Hearn’s Bundle” features four traditional sweets and is adorned with Hearn’s handwritten illustrations and stamps. Fūryūdō aims to share Hearn’s story and legacy with a nationwide audience through these offerings, appealing to a wide demographic.
