When I first encountered pastry chef Phoebe Ogawa’s wagashi, I was blown away by the intricacy of each tender, miniature creation. The art of wagashi is inspired by the five senses and the ...

Mochi has become such a popular dessert in Australia in recent years. How about celebrating the holiday season with some ...

“Neo wagashi,” a modern twist on traditional Japanese sweets, is gaining popularity with its photogenic appearance that is perfectly suited for today's social media era. Long-established shops ...

Contemporary artist Nagata Tetsuya has created a new art form using wooden wagashi molds and handmade washi. His reinvention of tradition has garnered acclaim both in Japan and abroad.

When I first encountered pastry chef Phoebe Ogawa’s wagashi, I was blown away by the intricacy of each tender, miniature creation. The art of wagashi is inspired by the five senses and the poetics of ...