Heart of Wagashi

Heart of Wagashi

A Sweet Time Travel:

Discover the Story of Wagashi

Embark on a journey through the heart of Wagashi—

A thousand-year tradition, where Japan’s beauty, nature, and spirit come together in every delicate creation

A Time Traveling Journey

The Sweet Evolution of Wagashi

Step into a time-traveling journey through the history of Wagashi,

unraveling its evolution from ancient times to the present.

Each period offers a taste of history, just like opening a Tamatebaco to discover a new world of flavors

Ancient Era (794-1185)

History 1

The Birth of Wagashi

Born from nature’s bounty—chestnuts, persimmons, and mandarins—

Wagashi began as fresh fruit, later transformed into preserved and mochi-like delights

From distant Tang China, envoys carried back delicate sweets—eight Tang confections and fourteen fruit delights—remain today as sacred offerings in Shinto rituals

From Earth’s Gifts to Timeless Offerings

History 2

Medieval Era(1185-1573)

The Introduction of Matcha Culture

From distant Tang China, envoys carried back delicate sweets—eight Tang confections and fourteen fruit delights—remain today as sacred offerings in Shinto rituals

Heart of Wagashi

The Cultural Art of Japan's Spirit

The Edo (1603-1868)

A Flourishing Art for All

After the capital moved from Kyoto to Edo in 1603, Japan entered the golden age of Wagashi. This period, known as the Edo era (1603–1868), Wagashi experienced a golden age. Prior to this capital relocation, in the late 16th century, Sen no Rikyū established the spirit of wabi-cha, making the tea ceremony with matcha a significant aspect of Japanese culture and this development influenced the evolution of Wagashi, which became an integral part of tea ceremonies.

Birth of Classics