Colorful flowers bursting into bloom inspire many of the motifs in spring wagashi.
Marking the Seasons
Wagashi convey the unique charms of the changing seasons in Japan. They arose from a sense of awe and reverence for nature and the transient beauty in each moment. We invite you to relish this element of Japanese culture and discover the profound beauty within the eternal cycle of nature.
Spring
Summer
Using clear gelées made of arrowroot starch or kanten (agar), confectioners create refreshingly cool sweets that evoke babbling brooks or fireflies on a summer’s evening.
Autumn
The harvest moon and brilliant autumn leaves are favorite motifs at this time of year. Some autumn wagashi incorporate or resemble chestnuts, persimmons and other seasonal treats.
Winter
In winter, wagashi often capture scenes of snow, ice, or harbingers of spring, such as plum blossoms or green shoots emerging from the snow.