09.06
Although jelly is not a traditional style wagashi, it has already become a familiar sight in many wagashi shops, especially in the summer season. As it is hot and humid, Japanese people tend to prefer cold sweets for refreshment.
Just like western jelly, Japanese jelly is flavored with a variety of fruits such as cherry, peach, and appricot. As for peculiar flavors, ume (Japanese apricot), Japanese green tea, kuromame (black bean), and loquat are also popular.
Photo above: Hachinoya’s apricot jelly.
Hachinoya’s ume jelly.
A package of the apricot jelly, known as “Semishigure”.
A package of the ume jelly.
Shop location:
2-10-6, Jiyugaoka,
Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-0035
（Other chain stores）
Shop’s website:
Hachinoya’s homepage (Japanese)
Hachinoya’s homepage (English translated by Google)