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, 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.

Nerikiri in the photo is called “Kisewata”. It is a wagashi that is commonly used for celebrating an event called Choyo-no-Sekku on September 9th, representing one of the five major seasonal periods of Japan.

Shop location:
2-15-4, Asagaya Minami,
Suginami-ku, Tokyo 166-0004
（Other chain stores）

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