Wagashi Japanese Confectionery

Karinto Deep Fried Sweet Dough Japanese Snack Brown Sugar

Karinto is one of Japan's oldest deep-fried confections—kneaded dough made from wheat flour, baking …

Kuri Kinton Chestnut Sweet Potato Gold New Year Osechi

Kuri kinton ('chestnut gold' confection) is one of the most symbolically important and visually stri…

Neri Ame Starch Candy Pulling Asakusa Street Food

Neri ame ('kneaded candy') is one of Japan's oldest confections—a pulled taffy-like candy made from …

Sakura Mochi Cherry Blossom Spring Confection Domyoji

Sakura mochi is the quintessential spring wagashi, produced in two distinct regional styles that rep…