I expand cultural exchanges ​through various activities ​overseas, including advising on ​local high school projects to ​commercialize confections ​using regional specialties. ​Abroad

I have conducted wagashi ​demonstrations at the Japan ​Culture Center in Paris,

the National Institute of ​Oriental Languages and ​Civilizations (INALCO),

and ECE Engineering School. ​I've also hosted wagashi ​workshops at Espace Japon, ​Restaurant Paris Saône, and ​for students from Institut de ​la Tour on their study trips.

I Wagashi reflects the beauty ​of Japan's four seasons with ​motifs of flowers, birds, ​scenery, and moon, capturing ​the essence of seasonal ​changes. Traditional wagashi ​made for ceremonial occasions ​often embody wishes for ​people's happiness, imbuing ​them with heartfelt ​sentiments.

I hope to introduce many ​people worldwide to wagashi, ​not only for its deliciousness ​and aesthetic appeal but also ​as a cultural cornerstone of ​Japanese cuisine—a confection ​that speaks to the Japanese ​soul.

Mizuyokan