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Sweets are most of the time pretty that it’s hard to decide if you want to eat them or keep staring at them. You’ll certainly have this dilemma when eating "wagashi."

Wagashi is a traditional Japanese confection that is commonly served with green tea. The sweetness of the wagashi complements the bitterness of the green tea. These sweets usually base their shape and design on nature. Their usual ingredients include fruits, sweet azuki bean paste, rice flour, and sesame paste.

The process of making wagashi is tedious. They are highly artistic and reflect the beauty of nature. Wagashi is  a great gift idea for festivals or for visitors. 

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