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traditional sweets
Our sweet-loving reporter falls in love with a delicacy that’s been enjoyed by the people of Gunma for hundreds of years.
Even those of us who weren’t legendary swords in a previous life will fall in love with these easy-to-make sweet treats!
Join us as we taste the unique limited-edition treat, with lots of sweet details and mouthwatering photos.
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