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Fujii Sota's morning snack: Uji matcha cake; Hattori uses purple sweet potato and Japanese chestnut dango at Game 3 of the 39th Ryuo Tournament

During Game 3 of the 39th Ryuo Tournament at Ninna-ji temple in Kyoto on September 4, professional shogi player Fujii Sota was served Uji matcha cake made with premium matcha from Ujitawara, Kyoto, combined with Kyoto-grown wheat, Hokkaido butter, and Hokkaido azuki beans. His opponent Hattori Shinichiro chose a different seasonal snack. The two-day match, with eight hours per side, was expected to conclude by evening.

日刊スポーツ · 2026-11-04

【竜王戦】藤井聡太竜王の午前のおやつは「宇治抹茶ケーキ」服部七段は「紫芋と和栗餡の団子膳」（日刊スポーツ） - Yahoo!ニュース

Fujii Sota's morning snack: Uji matcha cake; Hattori uses purple sweet potato and Japanese chestnut dango at Game 3 of the 39th Ryuo Tournament — Photograph: 日刊スポーツ

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Premium Uji matcha from Ujitawara used in snack served at major professional shogi tournament held in Kyoto.
Matcha cake recipe incorporates Kyoto wheat, Hokkaido butter, and Hokkaido azuki beans for layered flavor profile.
Tournament snacks reflect seasonal Japanese ingredients and regional sourcing practices.

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“The cake uses premium matcha from Ujitawara, Kyoto. The dough is made from carefully selected ingredients including Kyoto-grown 'Kyoto Wheat Premium' and Hokkaido butter, with Hokkaido azuki beans mixed in and baked to a moist finish.”

ケーキには京都・宇治田原産の高級抹茶を使用。京都産の「京小麦プレミアム」や北海道産バターなど、厳選した素材で作った生地に北海道産の大納言かのこ豆を混ぜ込み、しっとりと焼き上げている。