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The characters for confectionery/sweets '菓子' (kashi) were also a homonym for '下賜' (kashi), which meant the giving of something to a person of lower social standing than you.

This act of giving sweets reaffirmed hierarchical ties and subservience to the shōgunate.

#Japan #菓子

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The characters for confectionery/sweets '菓子' (kashi) were also a homonym for '下賜' (kashi), which meant the giving of something to a person of lower social standing than you.

This act of giving sweets reaffirmed hierarchical ties and subservience to the shōgunate.

#Japan #菓子

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Hydrangea inspired kinton (kinton are made from a type of shredded yam dough over a bean paste filling...they are coloured to represent different seasons).

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A kinton inspired by the colours of a tiger.

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Strawberries are typically associated with the winter in Japan...this kinton has a whole strawberry at its heart.

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A kinton designed to mimic an azalea bush.