They say it is the most popular of all items. Most customers buy it after tasting it at the shop. They are popular among villagers and tourists alike. The thickness of the candy isn't even, and you may be able to crack the thin parts with your fingers. A package of the three items is popular as a souvenir.
Local people buy it as a souvenir when they go out of the island.
This article was carried in The Okinawa Times on Dec 28, 1997. All rights reserved. No reproduction or republication without written permission.