This is a review of Inoko Mochi from Tsuruyahachiman, a long-established wagashi shop in Osaka. I’ll introduce the background, availability, size, and taste of this seasonal sweet.

If you hear the word “Kurikinton”, you might think of the mashed chestnut dish served during Japanese New Year. But this one is different—it's a refined jōnamagashi (premium fresh wagashi) made by Tsuruya Hachiman, a long-established wagas…

In October, I picked up a seasonal jōnamagashi called “Yamaji” from Tsuruya Hachiman, a long-established wagashi shop in Osaka. It’s a charming sweet that captures the feeling of autumn in both appearance and flavor. What It Looks Like Abo…

From October 1st to 15th, the venerable Kyoto confectioner Tsuruya Yoshinobu offers a seasonal namagashi (fresh wagashi) called Masarigusa. Although I rarely introduce namagashi here, this one deserves special mention. About Tsuruya Yoshin…

Introducing “Kuromatsu” from Kuromatsu Honpo Sōgetsu, one of Tokyo's three great dorayaki shops.