Wagara

VOL.30

November 2025

Wagara

Wagara

Wagara, or traditional Japanese patterns, are designs that have been passed down through generations.
They express the beauty of nature and the wishes people hold — for happiness, longevity, harmony, and growth.
Each motif carries a meaning: Seigaiha, which is based on the motif of waves, represents peaceful days and calm seas.
Asanoha, in the shape of a hemp leaf, symbolizes strength and healthy growth.


Wagara

The beauty of Wagara lies not in decoration alone, but in the Japanese way of living in harmony with nature. For centuries, people have transformed the world around them — mountains, waves, flowers, wind — into patterns filled with meaning. Each design reflected the changing seasons and carried silent wishes for peace, strength, and renewal.

What's in this box

  • Kyo Matcha Pudding

    Kyo Matcha Pudding

    The “Kyo Matcha Pudding” combines the deep aroma of Uji matcha with the gentle sweetness of milk for a refined, soothing taste. At room temperature, it has a light and bouncy texture, while chilling gives it a smooth, creamy richness. Each bite brings out the elegant harmony of matcha’s subtle bitterness and milk’s mellow flavor.

  • Kohaku Hitoe

    Kohaku Hitoe

    Kohaku Hitoe is a graceful Japanese snack inspired by the beauty of traditional kimono. Made from dough blended with glutinous rice, it has a lighter and crispier texture than regular karintō. The elegant packaging, designed like a delicate kimono, adds a refined touch.

  • Kabocha Pudding

    Kabocha Pudding

    Kabocha Pudding is a delightful fusion dessert that blends smooth kabocha pumpkin paste with fresh cream and white bean paste. Perfectly sized for a light dessert after meals, it pairs beautifully with both Japanese green tea and milk tea.

  • Koto Okashi Chidori Peanuts

    Koto Okashi Chidori Peanuts

    Koto Okashi Chidori Peanuts is a traditional sweet from Nara, presented in an elegant black box adorned with gold and blue ornamental patterns. The design reflects the quiet grace of Nara, Japan’s ancient capital. Each piece combines puffed rice and roasted peanuts, gently coated in a thin layer of sweet candy. 

  • Otezukuri Monaka

    Otezukuri Monaka

    Otezukuri Monaka is a delightful Japanese confection designed for those who wish to enjoy the freshly made taste of monaka at home. The crisp wafers and smooth sweet red bean paste are packaged separately, allowing you to assemble them just before eating.

  • Kyo Sakusaku Ball Uji Matcha

    Kyo Sakusaku Ball Uji Matcha

    Kyo Sakusaku Ball Uji Matcha is a delightful Japanese sweet made by kneading premium Uji matcha from Kyoto into the rice dough, baking it to a gentle crisp, and coating it with a thin layer of matcha syrup. Made entirely without wheat, it’s perfect for those who enjoy gluten-free or mindful snacks.

  • Hachijūhachiyacha Tea Bag

    Hachijūhachiyacha Tea Bag

    Hachijūhachiyacha Tea Bag – Hikida Kanoko features a charming red dotted pattern inspired by traditional Japanese textiles. The name “Hachijūhachi-ya” refers to the 88th night after the beginning of spring—an auspicious time marking the arrival of fresh tea leaves. 

  • Gokabō

    Gokabō

    “Gokabō” is a traditional Japanese sweet from Saitama. Each piece is carefully handcrafted by skilled artisans who preserve time-honored methods. The roasted soy flour is roasted over a direct flame to bring out its rich aroma, creating a warm, nutty fragrance and gentle sweetness.

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