Melting the Boundaries of Japanese and Western, Delivering the Happiest 'Blank Space'. A New Category of Sweets 'Kohaku' Created by a Former Patissier from Kyoto is Born.
KOHAN Co., Ltd. has launched a new sweets brand 'Kohaku'. Its signature product, 'KOHAKU YOKAN', blends traditional Japanese yokan with Western techniques, offering a luxurious time designed for pairing with coffee and champagne.
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In the tranquil air of Kyoto, a new "confectionery" has been born. KOHAN Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shiga Prefecture, CEO: Suguru Kobayashi) has launched "Kohaku," a sweets brand that re-edits the boundaries between Japanese and Western confectionery, proposing a comfortable "room to breathe" for everyday life.
Rather than "the best," we aim to provide a time where the person holding it can feel "the happiest." The shop owner, who has walked the path of a patissier since age 19, discovered in the historic land of Kyoto the aesthetics of the "in-between (boundary)," free from existing frameworks.
Information on the latest sales status and seasonal products is regularly posted on the official online shop and Instagram.
Kohaku Official Website
https://kohaku-kyoto.com/
Kohaku Official Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/kohaku_kyoto_official/
## The Worldview of "Kohaku" Born from the Lakeside Philosophy
At the root of the brand is the scenery of "KOHAN" (lakeside), which is also the company name. Like the shoreline where the lake and land melt together, it is a luxurious blank space between "stillness and motion," "ordinary and extraordinary," and "Japanese and Western"—being both, yet neither.
We define sweets not merely as "objects," but as a "means to design a blank space" for busy modern people to face themselves and their loved ones.
## Signature Product: KOHAKU YOKAN
"Redesigning tradition with the precise compositional power of a patissier"
Based on "yokan," a traditional ingredient of Japanese confectionery, we have layered the vivid tartness of raspberries and the deep aroma of Uji matcha. It is an eating experience akin to reading through a story. The taste, designed with the premise of pairing with coffee or champagne, vividly overwrites the conventional wisdom of Japanese sweets up until now, and also expresses the dignity of the giver.
Rather than "the best," we aim to provide a time where the person holding it can feel "the happiest." The shop owner, who has walked the path of a patissier since age 19, discovered in the historic land of Kyoto the aesthetics of the "in-between (boundary)," free from existing frameworks.
Information on the latest sales status and seasonal products is regularly posted on the official online shop and Instagram.
Kohaku Official Website
https://kohaku-kyoto.com/
Kohaku Official Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/kohaku_kyoto_official/
## The Worldview of "Kohaku" Born from the Lakeside Philosophy
At the root of the brand is the scenery of "KOHAN" (lakeside), which is also the company name. Like the shoreline where the lake and land melt together, it is a luxurious blank space between "stillness and motion," "ordinary and extraordinary," and "Japanese and Western"—being both, yet neither.
We define sweets not merely as "objects," but as a "means to design a blank space" for busy modern people to face themselves and their loved ones.
## Signature Product: KOHAKU YOKAN
"Redesigning tradition with the precise compositional power of a patissier"
Based on "yokan," a traditional ingredient of Japanese confectionery, we have layered the vivid tartness of raspberries and the deep aroma of Uji matcha. It is an eating experience akin to reading through a story. The taste, designed with the premise of pairing with coffee or champagne, vividly overwrites the conventional wisdom of Japanese sweets up until now, and also expresses the dignity of the giver.
FAQ
What is the flagship product of Kohaku?
It is the 'KOHAKU YOKAN', a traditional yokan layered with the tartness of raspberries and the fragrance of Uji matcha.
What drinks pair well with KOHAKU YOKAN?
It is designed to pair well with coffee or champagne, making it ideal for enjoying adult moments.
Where can I purchase Kohaku products?
You can check the latest sales information on the official online shop or official Instagram.