Minazuki: Japanese Traditional Sweets for June

【Wagashi --The Art of the Five Senses】 Is it a food? Or a work of art? “Wagashi” means Japanese traditional #confectionary, whose history can be dated back to the Edo period in Japan. Unlike most Western desserts, less fat and oil are used in Wagashi because they are typically made from plant ingredients such as rice, barley, beans, kudzu powder, seaweed and even seasonal plants, like sakura flower. #Wagashi are always served with #tea. They are thought to be an important part in the tea ceremon