Sasa-dango is the Japanese sweets which wrapped the mugwort dumpling in the leaf of bamboo grass. It is the traditional sweets of Niigata where there is a very wonderful smell in it. 

In the mugwort dumpling, red bean paste, a kinpira burdock root, etc. are contained. Since bamboo grass had a bactericidal action, Sasa-dango was the samurai's preserved food once. 

The mascot of Sasa-dango is "SASA-DANGON."  You will be able to meet these great Japanese sweets and lovely SASA-DANGON, if you travel to Niigata.