You may have noticed wagashi wrapped in leaves. In early spring, that leaf is most likely salted cherry blossom leaves. Salted cherry blossom leaves have a distinct flavor and scent that gets transferred to the wagashi; …
It can be a bit overwhelming to walk into wagashi stores that have been around for decades, some centuries. They have an air of formality that demands respect, not to scare you away or anything. If …
This year marks the 300th year since the birth of the Sakura-mochi; the quintessential Spring wagashi. There are two distinct kinds of Sakura-mochi. One which is representative of the Kanto region (Eastern Japan) and the other …