Wagashi Wonders: Where Delicate Craft Meets the Changing Seasons [Kyoto handcrafts column]
Capturing the changing seasons, and the patterns and stories beloved by the people of Kyoto, through taste, colour, and form – this is wagashi (和菓子, traditional Japanese confections), a small yet exquisite crystallization of aesthetic sensibility that fits in the palm of your hand. When it comes to ‘Kyoto handcrafts,’ wagashi is an absolute must. The seasonal charm of spring wagashi, in particular, is exceptionally vibrant! Among Kyoto's confectioners, who vie to create elegant sweets, we've gathered some beautiful spring wagashi from renowned shops specialising in higashi (干菓子, dry confectionery) and omogashi (主菓子, main confectionery).
