Wagashi, or traditional Japanese confectionery, is said to encompass the essence of Japanese culture through its beauty and artistic aesthetic. Typically made with an, a bean paste made from azuki ...

Japanese confection wagashi is one of the few desserts in the world that reflects the seasonal changes. SAKAI CITY, Japan – One of our first assignments in the Sakai-ASEAN week 2014 was our ...

Imagine inhaling the delicate, sweet scent of azuki bean paste mingled with the soft, enticing textures of mochi rice. Wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets, are more than just delightful treats; they ...

In the last few years, the English term “sweets” has come to be used in Japanese as a hold-all term referring to all kinds of cakes and confectionary. But it seems a shame to lump the Japanese wagashi ...

After touring all over the world—including Hong Kong, Shanghai, Bangkok, New York City, L.A., Sydney, Paris—to convey the charm of wagashi, Junichi Mitsubori landed in Vancouver and held a performance ...