2011/08/08

"See" Cool in Summer

Japanese summer is so humid and sticky, so you may feel like having ice cream or iced drink to cool you down.

Actually, there is the way that I can “see” and “feel” cool, too. Traditional Japanese confections, called Wagashi, will help. They are made to reflect the four seasons in order to please not only the palate, but the eyes.

The pictures are confections for summer. Don't you think that the appearances used transparent jelly give you coolness? Enjoy them with a nice cup of tea!


Sakura Season

  Sakura is a feast for the eyes. Also a feast for the palate. Sencha named "sakura-hime (lit: sakura princess), which is blended with ...