和菓子 (Wagashi, Japanese Confectionery)

Here's a few selection of Japanese confectionery that we bought in Sogo Dept. Store. Wagashi mostly utilizes the starch root kuzu and mochi flour. It's an all natural starch without any chemicals or preservatives. Since kuzu helps balance the acidity of sweets, it is ideal in desserts such as kantens and puddings.

They have Wagashi Confectionery schools in Japan with a one year curriculum after which, you would train, at least, 5 years under a Wagashi confectionery shop.

Japanese confectionery usually range between 200 yen($1.75) to 800 yen($6.95) a piece.