Wagashi Pix

Jo-Namagashi is a type of confection which is generally served as a snack during a Japanese tea ceremony. It is beautifully designed in detail using seasonal and natural motifs such as leaves and flowers.

There are so many types of Jo-Namagashi, and this one is called Nerikiri, a white bean paste kneaded with gyuhi or yam. It is so soft and glutinous that you can mold it into various shapes. Food coloring is mixed into the paste before shaping.

The nerikiri in the photo resembles a tinted autumnal leaf. The filling is made of sweet red bean paste.

Shop location:
4-4-2, Eifuku,
Suginami-ku, Tokyo 168-0064
（Other chain stores）

Shop’s website:
Aoyagi’s homepage (Japanese)
Aoyagi’s homepage (English translated by Google)