Yamada Shoten in the Hirosaki Chuo Food Market (Hirosaki-shi, Dote-cho) started selling university sweets this year on September 20th.

Unlike the general method of making fried potatoes with brown sugar and starch syrup, the university's potatoes are sprinkled with white sugar. It is sold from September to April at the Hirosaki Sakura Festival, and has been loved by citizens for more than 50 years as a tradition of Hirosaki from autumn to winter.

Shuji Yamada, the store manager, said, "Many people buy it as a gift for autumn and spring amaryllis, and they say, "Because the deceased people often eaten it." I want to respond to the voices of happy citizens as much as possible." Speak to.

“This year is the same as usual,” says Yamada. "The tax will increase from October 1, but the price will not change. When the tax was increased to 8%, I increased the price by 20 yen to 150 yen, but it was a tough choice. I am sorry for the customer."

The price is 100 grams = 150 yen. Also available by weight. Business hours are from 9:00 to 18:15. Closed on Thursdays.