[Kinokuniya] Smooth and Melty: Early Summer Chilled Japanese Sweets. Kinokuniya's 'Wa Ryomi' Sweets Now on Sale!

Kinokuniya is now offering a variety of 'Wa Ryomi' (Japanese cool sweets) recommended for early summer. This year, three new products have been introduced: 'Warabimochi,' 'Brown Sugar Warabimochi,' and 'Bean Kanten.' We have gathered Japanese sweets that carefully bring out the original aroma, texture, and aftertaste of the ingredients.

Gentle sweetness that melts in early summer

We have prepared Japanese sweets with a smooth and light mouthfeel, as if gently unwinding a moment of rest in the season of strengthening sunlight.

Product Lineup

Kinokuniya Warabimochi

Chewy and smooth texture with real warabiko (bracken starch)

Kinokuniya Warabimochi ¥646 (tax included)

Using real warabiko, we achieved a chewy elasticity and a melting mouthfeel. By carefully kneading and then quickly cooling and solidifying, we realized the ideal texture: 'chewy on the surface, smooth on the palate.'

The brown sugar syrup made from Okinawan sugarcane and domestic soybean kinako (roasted soy flour) exude an elegant fragrance, leaving a gentle aftertaste.

Kinokuniya Brown Sugar Warabimochi

Deep richness of Hateruma Island brown sugar

Kinokuniya Brown Sugar Warabimochi ¥646 (tax included)

In addition to real warabiko, we use brown sugar from Hateruma Island, Okinawa. The characteristic aroma and rich flavor of brown sugar spread, and the sweetness becomes more refreshing when chilled. We meticulously selected the origin of brown sugar syrup and kinako to pursue high-quality sweetness.

Kinokuniya Bean Kanten

A luxurious dish where beans take center stage

Kinokuniya Bean Kanten ¥496 (tax included)

Using kanten (agar) naturally extracted by boiling domestic tengusa (seaweed), we generously incorporate Hokkaido red peas.

This is a product that allows you to fully enjoy the Hokkaido red peas in your mouth.

The bouncy kanten, fluffy beans, and rich brown sugar syrup harmonize exquisitely.

Kinokuniya Anmitsu

The umami of tengusa as it is

Kinokuniya Anmitsu ¥550 (tax included)

Only domestic tengusa is boiled to naturally extract the essence. The kanten finished with a rich broth features a springy elasticity. A classic Kinokuniya cool sweet combining sweet bean paste, fruits, gyuhi (soft mochi), and brown sugar syrup.

It is also a popular item as a seasonal gift.

Cool sweets that accompany early summer days

Kinokuniya's cool sweets accompany both home time and outings.

They go well with matcha, genmaicha, and iced coffee, and their light, high-quality sweetness pleasantly colors early summer moments. We carefully crafted them with emphasis on ingredient quality and seasonality, making them easy to choose as souvenirs or treats for yourself.

Please enjoy the 'cool sweetness' proposed by Kinokuniya.

On the official online store, a special feature page with the theme 'Early Summer Snack Time' is now available.

Together with the Wa Ryomi sweets, you can enjoy the cool sweetness of early summer.

▼Kinokuniya Official Online Store Limited 'Early Summer Snack Time' Feature is here

https://www.super-kinokuniya.jp/c/feature/earlysummer-sweets

* Please note that store sales may be delayed depending on product arrival.
* Although we have prepared sufficient stock, please understand in case of shortage.
* In-store inventory changes daily, so please inquire directly at the store for availability.

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