Minazuki: Kyoto’s Triangular Sweet That Tastes Like Summer
It literally means “month without water,” yet it refers to June, which falls right in the middle of Japan’s rainy season. In […]
Category: Wagashi
Kashiwa Mochi and Japan’s Children’s Day: Traditions, Carp Streamers, and More!
If you visit Japan in early May, you might come across a curious little sweet wrapped in a large green leaf, Kashiwa […]
Sakura Mochi: A Tale of Two Styles – Which One Is Your Favorite?
Have you ever tried sakura mochi? If so, do you remember what it looked like? Did you know that there are […]
Kakizome with Matcha in Uji 2025
On New Year’s Day, one of our team members, Machi, participated in a “Calligraphy with Matcha Experience” at the Chazuna Museum in […]
Kyoto Wagashi Exhibition 2024
We are delighted to share highlights from the Kyoto Wagashi Exhibition, held in early November 2024 at Yuuhisai Koudoukan and the historic […]