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In the Edo period the custom of 'Kajō-gashi' (嘉祥菓子) spread from the imperial court to the samurai class.

The day was renamed 'Kashōchodai' (嘉祥頂戴) and the traditions were turned upside down. The shōgun would instead present sweets to the daimyō and his household staff.

#wagashi #嘉祥菓子 #嘉祥頂戴 #和菓子

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In the Edo period the custom of 'Kajō-gashi' (嘉祥菓子) spread from the imperial court to the samurai class.

The day was renamed 'Kashōchodai' (嘉祥頂戴) and the traditions were turned upside down. The shōgun would instead present sweets to the daimyō and his household staff.

#wagashi #嘉祥菓子 #嘉祥頂戴 #和菓子

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Dried sweets that mimic forest litter (fallen leaves, nuts and fungi).

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Jellied sweets in the shape of fish nibble on moss-like balls of soy flour and sugar.

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Dried sweets for the Gion Matsuri (some in the shape of fans emblazoned with the festival crests, the other recalling the lanterns hanging from the floats).

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Sweets for rainy season...dried sweets in the shape of straw hats, and jellies in the shape of hydrangea petals.