Art of the Five Senses

Wagashi is an art of collaboration among the five senses.

Taste

Delicious flavors that unfold in your mouth.

Smell

Delicate aromas provided by ingredients like azuki beans, yuzu and ginger, designed to complement but not overwhelm the tea enjoyed with the confections.

Touch

Textures experienced when you break off a portion with your hands, cut the sweets with a wagashi pick, or place them in your mouth. Each confection has its own unique touch and texture.

Sight

The visual appeal of different shapes and colors, and the fun in discovering the seasonality and Japanese landscapes suggested by the designs.

Sound

The sound and nuance of the sweets’ poetic Japanese names, which evoke seasons, scenery, stories, and episodes in history.

Wagashi allows you to find joy through these five layers of sensual stimulation.