Wagashi Culture

Wagashi are traditional Japanese confections made primarily from plant-based ingredients. Shaped by the Japanese people’s love of nature and refined sense of beauty, wagashi have developed and evolved over the centuries. With designs evoking the natural charms of each season and varieties tailored to traditional rituals, annual events and milestone celebrations, wagashi are deeply intertwined in the lives and customs of the Japanese people.

Ingredients

Art of the Five Senses

Marking the Seasons

Traditional Events

Artisanship