List of Japanese desserts and sweets


The Japanese were making desserts for centuries before sugar was widely available in Japan. Even when sugar became affordable in Japan still dessert was widely available in Japan and used in Japan. There are many common desserts still available in Japan which can be traced back for hundreds of years. In Japanese cuisine, traditional Japanese sweets are known as wagashi. Ingredients such as red bean paste and mochi are used. Many modern-day sweets and desserts in Japan are also in existence.

Japanese desserts

is a traditional Japanese confectionery which is often served with tea, especially the types made of mochi, anko, and fruits. Wagashi is typically made from plant ingredients. Wagashi are made in a wide variety of shapes and consistencies and with diverse ingredients and preparation methods. Wagashi are popular across the country japan but are only available regionally or seasonally.
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are mochi cakes made of kuzuko
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and orange gyūhi
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is a jelly-like confection made from bracken starch and covered or dipped in kinako
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