Wagashi has been historically established through five stages. ① fruits and nuts② Mochi(rice cake) and Dango(dumplings) ③ Karagashi from China ④ Tenjin brought back by a Buddhist priest who studied Zen Buddhism in China ⑤ Nanbangashi, a... Read More | Share it now!
“I don’t know when we can enjoy watching flowers without care, but anyway, the spring of flowers has came after being released from the terrible pressure of wartime.” Japanese painter Kiyokata Kaburaki(1878-1972) wrote this essay in... Read More | Share it now!
Our shop has a cafe sign, but actually sells vintage kimonos. At least in our blog, I would like to list delicious Japanese sweets and Japanese tea on the cafe menu–but,only pictures…In Japan, there has been a sweet called wagashi made... Read More | Share it now!
April is the beginning of a new fiscal year for Japanese, the season for the entrance ceremony of schools and companies. For that reason, the cherry blossoms or sakura that bloom this month are special trees for many people. However, there are not many... Read More | Share it now!