Wagashi: Traditional Japanese Dessert Art

Traditional Japanese sweets are known as “wagashi.” Wagashi values aesthetic beauty, and originates from small morsels for the Japanese nobility and imperial family. Many of these beautiful sweets are made to be enjoyed with matcha green tea. Many of the designs for wagashi are modeled after natural occurrences in nature such as plants, flowers, and fruits. Therefore, depending on the season, wagashi can look different based on how the natural word appears that time of year and the color scheme. Over time, people have taken wagashi to the next level of creativity, making exquisite works of art. Here are some examples of wagashi.

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