Junichi Mitsubori crafts Japanese sweets into works of art and posts pictures on Instagram. A book, “Kado: New Art of Wagashi,” was recently published about the technique. Tokyo >> ...

If you are looking for something a little more sophisticated, check out the wagashi made by Toraya -- they've been making candy in Japan since the 1600s, and you can buy their stuff at two ...

KANAZAWA, Japan ― Culinary workshop participants including foreign tourists were doing their best to make wagashi — traditional Japanese sweets — under the guidance of a wagashi confectioner ...

In Japan, wagashi traditionally is served at teatime, on holidays, at religious events and on special occasions. For Americans, wagashi no doubt will be an acquired taste.

Wagashi are equally intimidating items to make for foreigners and Japanese alike, often calling for seemingly exotic ingredients, mysterious baking methods and coming in hard-to-replicate shapes and ...

In the last few years, the English term “sweets” has come to be used in Japanese as a hold-all term referring … ...

The seasonal changes are often celebrated in Japanese art, and the art of confectionery is no different. Every year we are treated to a deluge of spring, summer, autumn and winter inspired traditional ...

Wagashi are traditional Japanese sweets that are served during sado or Japanese tea ceremonies. These are made from a variety of ingredients such as rice, sugar, azuki, and beans.

Participants try to make Wagashi while observing the technique of a professional artisan at Kanko Bussan in Kanazawa, Japan, on July 8. (Photo: Japan News.) KANAZAWA, Japan: Culinary workshop ...