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Japanese Sweet Artistry in Tokyo’s Fashion District: Mizuho’s Bean Daifuku The Evolution of Harajuku: Birth of Tokyo’s Fashion Hub Harajuku’s history dates back to medieval times when it served as a post station along the Kamakura Highway. During the Edo period, the area was known as Sendagahara, flourishing as a farming village that supplied vegetables […]
Ohagi: Where Traditional Wagashi Meets Contemporary Japanese Sweets The Rich Heritage of Traditional Japanese Rice Cakes Ohagi, a cherished Japanese sweet dating back to the Heian period (794-1185), represents the essence of traditional wagashi. This simple yet elegant dessert consists of sweet rice shaped into balls and covered with sweet bean paste. Its popularity grew […]
The Essence of Kyoto’s Traditional Wagashi: The Story of Gyokuedo Hikokuro A Historic Japanese Sweets Shop in the Heart of Old Edo Gyokuedo Hikokuro is a venerable Japanese confectionery located in Nihonbashi Ningyo-cho, Tokyo. Founded in Kyoto in 1576 (Tensho 4), the shop later established its presence in Ningyo-cho during the Showa era. It stands […]
Yoshiya Dorayaki: 100 Years of Enchanting Artists Near Kabukiza Theater A Haven for Artists: The Allure of Kobikicho Yoshiya In Tokyo’s Ginza district, Kobikicho Yoshiya stands as a beloved traditional Japanese sweets shop, cherished by kabuki actors, entertainers, and business professionals alike. The shop’s name “Kobikicho” comes from the historic district name, established in 1603 […]
The Wagashi Revolution of Early Showa Era: Nakazato’s Fried Monaka Breaking New Ground in Japanese Sweets: The Charm of Nakazato Nakazato, a venerable Japanese sweets shop in Tokyo’s Kita Ward, is renowned for its “fried monaka” and “nanban-yaki.” Their signature fried monaka, made with premium sesame oil and filled with ogura-an (sweet bean paste) from […]
Kanazawa: Where Traditional Wagashi Meets Modern Innovation A Cultural Haven on the Sea of Japan : Kanazawa Kanazawa, the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture, sits along the Sea of Japan in central Honshu. Located approximately 300km northwest of Tokyo and 200km northeast of Osaka, it’s accessible by bullet train in about 2.5 hours from Tokyo and […]
Hidden Gem of Japanese Sweets: Gunrindo’s Masterful Daifuku in Bunkyo A Sanctuary of Tokyo Wagashi: Discovering Gunrindo In Bunkyo Ward, where the historic Gokokuji Temple, the renowned Hotel Chinzanso with its magnificent gardens, and Ochanomizu Women’s University create an atmosphere of timeless elegance, stands Gunrindo, a venerable Japanese sweets shop that embodies Tokyo’s rich wagashi […]
A Century of Japanese Sweets Mastery: Matsushimaya’s Legendary Daifuku A Tokyo Wagashi Treasure at Gyoranazaka: Discovering Matsushimaya On Gyoranazaka, the historic slope connecting Shirokane-Takanawa and Sengakuji Temple, stands Matsushimaya, a venerable Japanese sweets shop established in 1918. The traditional storefront, adorned with a large white noren curtain featuring red lettering, preserves the atmosphere of old […]