Okamedo Launches Limited-Edition 'Rainy Season' Wagashi 'Pyon Kerota' and 'Hydrangea' for June
Toyohashi-based confectionery shop Okamedo will release seasonal wagashi sets 'Pyon Kerota' and 'Hydrangea' from June 1 to 30, available at direct stores and online for 3,000 JPY (tax included).
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Okamedo Co., Ltd., a long-established wagashi (Japanese sweet) confectionery founded over 70 years ago in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture (Headquarters: Toyohashi; Representative Director: Takahiko Mori), is launching seasonal wagashi sets themed around the rainy season. The limited-time collection, featuring 'Pyon Kerota' (a frog-themed sweet) and 'Hydrangea,' will be available throughout June 2026.
In recent years, with intense heat and heavy rain, the ability to 'enjoy the season itself' has become rare. Okamedo developed this project to deliver 'a time to feel the season and compose one's heart through wagashi.'
Products will be sold at directly managed stores in the East Mikawa area and through their official online shop.
Online Shop: https://okamedo.jp/online-shop/
■ Wagashi to make the 'rainy season' more enjoyable
As the rain continues every year, many feel down during the rainy season.
'Can we deliver a moment where hearts relax through wagashi?'
From this thought, Okamedo's artisans have carefully crafted the limited-edition wagashi 'Pyon Kerota' and 'Hydrangea.' Beyond their cute appearance, they pay close attention to materials, color, and texture, expressing the very experience of tasting the beginning of summer.
● Product Description
'Pyon Kerota'
A charming frog-shaped wagashi, consisting of smooth bean paste wrapped in a gentle yellow-green nerikiri dough, with a white belly and slight red cheeks.
The chubby form embodies the wish for customers to 'hop over' the rainy season.
'Hydrangea'
Refreshing homemade lemon paste wrapped in agar with a light gradation. The petals, expressed with yokan (bean jelly), evoke the image of hydrangeas wet with raindrops.
The clear, transparent appearance and the refreshing lemon paste provide a cool lingering sensation during the humid season.
■ Wagashi possesses the 'power to enjoy the season'
At Okamedo, wagashi is not just a 'sweet treat,' but a culture that reflects the Japanese four seasons and emotions. Feeling the transition, eating seasonal scenery, and sharing flavors unique to that time with loved ones—these experiences are the true appeal of wagashi.
Especially during the rainy season, when there is more unsettling news, Okamedo aims to provide small moments of comfort and peace through these sweets.
■ Product Overview
■ Product Name: Rainy Season Wagashi Set (6 pieces total: 3 Pyon Kerota, 3 Hydrangea)
■ Price: 3,000 JPY (tax included)
■ Sales Period: June 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026 (planned)
■ Stores: Okamedo Factory Direct Shop, Iwata Branch, Fujisawa Branch, Kalmia Branch, Apita Mukaiyama Branch, Cent-Faire Tahara Branch
■ Online Sales: https://okamedo.jp/online-shop/
■ About Okamedo Co., Ltd.
Founded in 1950, Okamedo is a traditional wagashi shop centering on the East Mikawa region of Aichi Prefecture. They continue to craft sweets that value regional culture and seasonality. Recently, they have been actively engaged in new challenges under the theme of 'Wagashi x Playfulness,' including collaborations such as the 'Black Thunder An-maki.' They are pursuing the possibilities of wagashi culture for the next 100 years while upholding 'Challenge' and 'Innovation.'
In recent years, with intense heat and heavy rain, the ability to 'enjoy the season itself' has become rare. Okamedo developed this project to deliver 'a time to feel the season and compose one's heart through wagashi.'
Products will be sold at directly managed stores in the East Mikawa area and through their official online shop.
Online Shop: https://okamedo.jp/online-shop/
■ Wagashi to make the 'rainy season' more enjoyable
As the rain continues every year, many feel down during the rainy season.
'Can we deliver a moment where hearts relax through wagashi?'
From this thought, Okamedo's artisans have carefully crafted the limited-edition wagashi 'Pyon Kerota' and 'Hydrangea.' Beyond their cute appearance, they pay close attention to materials, color, and texture, expressing the very experience of tasting the beginning of summer.
● Product Description
'Pyon Kerota'
A charming frog-shaped wagashi, consisting of smooth bean paste wrapped in a gentle yellow-green nerikiri dough, with a white belly and slight red cheeks.
The chubby form embodies the wish for customers to 'hop over' the rainy season.
'Hydrangea'
Refreshing homemade lemon paste wrapped in agar with a light gradation. The petals, expressed with yokan (bean jelly), evoke the image of hydrangeas wet with raindrops.
The clear, transparent appearance and the refreshing lemon paste provide a cool lingering sensation during the humid season.
■ Wagashi possesses the 'power to enjoy the season'
At Okamedo, wagashi is not just a 'sweet treat,' but a culture that reflects the Japanese four seasons and emotions. Feeling the transition, eating seasonal scenery, and sharing flavors unique to that time with loved ones—these experiences are the true appeal of wagashi.
Especially during the rainy season, when there is more unsettling news, Okamedo aims to provide small moments of comfort and peace through these sweets.
■ Product Overview
■ Product Name: Rainy Season Wagashi Set (6 pieces total: 3 Pyon Kerota, 3 Hydrangea)
■ Price: 3,000 JPY (tax included)
■ Sales Period: June 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026 (planned)
■ Stores: Okamedo Factory Direct Shop, Iwata Branch, Fujisawa Branch, Kalmia Branch, Apita Mukaiyama Branch, Cent-Faire Tahara Branch
■ Online Sales: https://okamedo.jp/online-shop/
■ About Okamedo Co., Ltd.
Founded in 1950, Okamedo is a traditional wagashi shop centering on the East Mikawa region of Aichi Prefecture. They continue to craft sweets that value regional culture and seasonality. Recently, they have been actively engaged in new challenges under the theme of 'Wagashi x Playfulness,' including collaborations such as the 'Black Thunder An-maki.' They are pursuing the possibilities of wagashi culture for the next 100 years while upholding 'Challenge' and 'Innovation.'
FAQ
What are the wagashi sweets that Okame-do sells exclusively during the rainy season?
There are two types: 'Pyonkero-ta' which is frog-themed, and 'Ajisai' which represents hydrangeas.
What is the sales period?
It is planned from June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
What is the price and set content?
The set includes 3 of 'Pyonkero-ta' and 3 of 'Ajisai', priced at 3,000 yen including tax.
Where can I purchase them?
They can be purchased at direct stores in the Higashimikawa area (factory outlet, Iwata store, Fujisawa store, Carmia store, Apita Mukoyama store, Cent Fare Tahara store) and the official online shop.
What kind of company is Okame-do?
Founded in 1950, Okame-do is a long-established wagashi shop based in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture. They value regional culture and seasonal sensitivity, and also undertake new challenges such as corporate collaborations like the Black Thunder an roll.