A Jewel Box of Japanese Sweets: Yushima Kagetsu’s Karinto Weaving Tradition and Innovation Yushima’s Hidden Gem: The Allure of Yushima Kagetsu Tucked away in Yushima, a short distance from the tourist-filled Ueno Park, lies Yushima Kagetsu, a traditional karinto specialty shop. This Tokyo wagashi treasure is nestled between apartment buildings down a narrow side street … Continue reading Yushima Kagetsu: Tokyo’s Hidden Gem of Karinto