Yokohama Takashimaya will host "Wa no Valentine," an event featuring wagashi from Kanazawa City, from February 8 (Sunday) to February 14 (Saturday).
Event Details
- Period: February 8 (Sunday) to February 14 (Saturday)
- Location: Yokohama Takashimaya, Basement 1F, Foodies' Port 2 Event Square
About Kanazawa's Wagashi Tradition
Kanazawa is recognized as one of Japan's three major confectionery regions. Despite the challenges following the Noto Peninsula earthquake, Kanazawa's traditional wagashi makers continue to share the appeal of their time-honored confections.
For this event, eight wagashi shops belonging to the Kayukai (the youth division of the Ishikawa Prefecture Confectionery Industry Association's Kanazawa branch) have gathered to present new confections created specifically for this occasion, all themed around pistachio. The event will feature live demonstrations by artisans, with freshly made wagashi available for purchase.
About Kayukai: A youth division for confectionery shop owners and confectionery business operators under 45 years old. Members actively participate in events throughout Kanazawa City and at department stores nationwide to promote Kanazawa's wagashi culture.
Participating Brands
The following eight shops will be featured:
- Ishikawaya Honpo
- Itaya
- Oki Seian
- Seikashitsu Muromachi
- Okashidokoro Tsubaya
- Nakajima Fukido
- Uno Kangen-do
- Rakugan Moroeya
New Pistachio-Themed Wagashi
Ishikawaya Honpo: Midori no Matsukaze
Price: 238 yen (1 piece)
A fragrant baked confection with the aroma of pistachio.
Itaya: WARHEART
Price: 368 yen (1 piece)
A pistachio yokan topped with pistachio ukishima (a type of steamed cake), created for pistachio lovers. Enjoy the contrasting textures and flavors that spread through your palate.
Seikashitsu Muromachi: Pistachio Nama Cream Daifuku
Price: 432 yen (1 piece)
Rich pistachio cream and yolk bean paste wrapped in an extremely soft habutae mochi.
Okashidokoro Tsubaya: Wa-Ritozzo Pistachio
Price: 854 yen (1 piece)
A luxurious Japanese-style dessert that sandwiches abundant soy milk cream between dorayaki pancakes. This special "Wa-Ritozzo Pistachio" version is prepared exclusively for this event, generously coated with pistachios and garnished with raspberries for accent. An additional rich pistachio sauce is provided separately for "extra pistachio" according to your preference.
Rakugan Moroeya: Pistache Noir
Price: 1,512 yen (3 pieces)
A yokan made with luxurious amounts of pistachio.
Nakajima Fukido: Pistachio Dorayaki
Price: 432 yen (1 piece)
Both the pancake batter and bean paste incorporate pistachio, featuring the aromatic flavor of pistachio.
Uno Kangen-do: Pistachio Senbei
Price: 756 yen (8 pieces)
The shop's signature hand-grilled egg senbei topped with pistachios. A crispy textured senbei that's easy to enjoy.
Signature Wagashi Selection
Oki Seian: An Cube Varieties
Price: 324 yen each (60g)
Varieties include Gorojima Kintoki sweet potato, Noto Dainagon azuki, and Kaga Bocha tea. Anko packed with the delicious flavors of Ishikawa Prefecture.
Rakugan Moroeya: Ka no Shirabe
Price: 1,404 yen (10 pieces)
Enjoy the flavor of wild raspberry in five gradient levels of taste intensity.
Seikashitsu Muromachi: Choco Mint Daifuku
Price: 378 yen (1 piece)
An impact-filled daifuku featuring mint mochi paired with rich chocolate bean paste, impressive in both appearance and taste.
Daily Visits by Young Proprietors
The young proprietors from all eight participating shops will visit the venue on a rotating daily schedule.
Note: Some items have limited quantities and may sell out.
Prices include consumption tax.
Inquiries: Yokohama Takashimaya (Main) 045-311-5111
