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Ten-musu
Originally from Tsu City, it became a Nagoya staple, and popular souvenir item
Tenmusu
Tenmusu are small rice balls containing a small Ebiten (shrimp Tenpura) and wrapped in seaweed. The Ebiten’s flavor and delicate saltiness of the rice is well matched. Being half the size of usual rice balls, Tenmusu is easy to eat as a snack or give as a gift. They are often served with a garnish of Kyarabuki, butterbur boiled in soy sauce.

Origin
Tenmusu was created at tempura specialty store “Senju” in Tsu City, Mie in the early 50s, as staff dinners. Franchise stores opened in Osu, Nagoya in the early 80’s. Visiting radio and TV entertainers often received Tenmusu as a gift, helping to spread the popularity of the food.
Availability
Well established as a souvenir at train stations and department store basements. A regular rice ball version can be found at specialty and convenience stores across Aichi.
Tenmusu
The seaweed strip is wrapped at an angle in imitation of Empress Michiko’s stole, in order to share her good fortune.