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Wagashi is the traditional Japanese confectionery that has been handed down over the centuries. It is not just about a beautiful taste. You may also enjoy its graceful presentation, sensitive touch and aroma. In late years, stores are mesmerizing many adults and even children with their own imaginative and creative Wagashi collections. Let’s have a look at some of these beautifully presented Wagashi.
“Marbles” by Toraya
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Inside a transparent jelly ball is a series of colorful ‘nerikiri’ marbles. No need to warry even though you are not keen on “anko”, sweetened mushed beans. This one is not overly sugary so that Kids and adults would love it. Available only for a limited time: 1st – 15th August.
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Toraya
“Temari Ball” by Original Confectionery Temari
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Seasonal Wagashi “Temari Ball” is a “nerikiri” style Japanese unbaked cake. This has been introduced in a TV show, and since then keeps attracting young girls’ attention. This little confectionery sits right in the middle of your palm with beautifully contrasted baby blue and soft pink. It looks so cute as well as tasting yummy. A perfect gift for your female friends.
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Temari
28-35 Sakanoshita Kamakura-shi
“Amanogawa” by Shichijo Kanshun-do
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Look at this “Amanogawa”, meaning Milky Way, by Shchijo Kanshun-do. This one looks absolutely gorgeous when it is cut into slices. Not just tasting good, but it also visually entertains you. Your guest would be more than joyful if you serve this cake with a cup of tea. “Amanogawa” is only available during the summer, so you will have to wait until next summer if you wish to have it.
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Shichijo Kanshun-do
551 Nishino Kadomachi Higahashi-iru, Shichijo Dori Honmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
“drawing” by UCHU wagashi
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Absolutely outside the box. You can combine the pieces of “rakugan” lollies and make the shapes you like. This lollies are full of playful mind, and let you enjoy its taste as well as imaginative works just like drawing on the paper all at once. Pink, yellow, light blue, green, purple… Just seeing the various colors makes your heart delighted. This stylish confectionery is the best option for a gift.
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UCHU wagashi
786 Fujinokicho, Inokuma dori Kamidachi Urisagaru, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto
“Sweet Lip” by Ameya Eitaro
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“Sweet Lip” by Ameya Eitaro is a collection of girly looking candy syrups that steals every girl’s heart. In old time, girls in Edo city used to apply some syrup on their lips instead of lip gloss. This “Sweet Lip” looks nothing but lip gloss in a tube! You may want to take it in your bag every day. Available in various tastes and colors: Yuzu, apple, Concord grape, Damask rose petal that is extracted from Bulgarian Damask roses. What about compare 2 or 3 “Sweet Lips”? It would be fun!
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Ameya Eitaro
“Carré de cannelle” by nikiniki
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“Carré de cannelle” is totally different from ordinary “Nama Yatsuhashi”, a cinnamon flavored rice cake. You can order your own rice cakes by combining your favorite “Nama Yatsuhashi” pastry and fillings such as “anko” or flavored jelly. Five kinds of pastries are available and you can choose filling “anko” from yuzu flavor, lemon flavor, roughly mushed and such. The colorfully combined “Carré de cannelle” would be a great gift idea for your friends.
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nikiniki
Kiyanomachi Kado, Shijo Nishikiyamachi-dori, Simogyo-ku, Kyoto
“Konpeito” by Rokuju-an Shimizu
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Rokuju-an Shimizu’s “Konpeito” is all hand made by the experienced confectioners with their full expertise. The multicolored confetti candies look just like a pile of gem stones! Flavored with melon, banana, pineapple, grape, strawberries and more. The refreshing taste and crunchy feeling is almost addictive. It illuminates your everyday tea break colorful and uplifting!
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Rokuju-an Shimizu
38-2 Yoshidaizumitono-machi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
Last of all
Wagashi is a part of Japanese traditional culture. People enjoy its visual presentation, texture, scent and taste. Wagashi looks so cute that very girl can’t help loving it. Why don’t you get one for your beloved?
