Complete Guide to Japanese Traditional Sweets | Dejima Blog
A Historic Shop in Tokyo’s Cultural District Asakusa, with its over 1,400 years of history, stands as one of Tokyo’s most culturally significant districts. The area’s story began in 628 with the discovery of a Buddhist statue, which led to the establishment of Sensoji Temple. During the Edo period, Asakusa flourished as a bustling commercial […]
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 […]