Wagashi Dialogues“Is it Imagawayaki or Obanyaki—or something else entirely?” Wagashi Dialogues
Across Japan, a single warm snack goes by many names—Imagawayaki, Obanyaki, Kaitenyaki, Jimanyaki.They look the same, ta...
food philosophy
Wagashi Dialogues Wagashi Dialogues“Is Imagawayaki a snack, or a symbol of warmth and nostalgia?” Wagashi Dialogues
Imagawayaki isn't just a snack—it's a warm, familiar memory pressed between iron plates.But when we bite into it, are we...
Wagashi Dialogues“Why does monaka taste like silence sculpted by hand?” Chaos Roundtable – Wagashi
Monaka looks simple. But it's anything but.Each crisp shell holds not just bean paste — but quiet craftsmanship.This tim...
Wagashi Dialogues“Why does monaka feel like a sealed story?” Chaos Roundtable – Wagashi
Some sweets are soft.Some sweets are elegant.But monaka? It’s discreet, folded, and silent.🎭 Character Introductions🍙 Mo...
Wagashi Dialogues“Is nerikiri an edible diary of Japan’s seasons?” Chaos Roundtable: Wild
We thought it was just a sweet.But each nerikiri felt like a page in a diary written by the season itself.🍙 Characters🍙 ...
Wagashi Dialogues“Are sakura mochi and kashiwa mochi just seasonal desserts—or seasonal ideologies?” Chaos Roundtable: Wild
One is wrapped in a leaf that says goodbye.The other holds on like it’s not allowed to fall.We thought they were just sw...
Wagashi DialoguesIs tea ceremony really about tea? Chaos Roundtable: Wild
We told someone about the tea ceremony.They said, “So it’s a tea party?”We tried to explain.A few minutes later, we were...