Kohakutou SORA AI / 23:00　【Next shipment: Feb 12】

An Osekkai original kohakutou developed in collaboration by food designer Ai Horikawa and Kyoto confectioner Wataru Kanaya.

SORA AI / Sky conditions: The state of the sky. Weather. The course of events.

We expressed the sky’s changing appearance throughout the day through kohakuto, a traditional Japanese confection made from sugar and agar.

5:00: Dawn, the sky gently growing light
9:00：Early morning, soft clouds drift across a clear blue sky
18:00：Dusk, as the sun sinks and slowly melts into the darkness
23:00：At night, stars twinkling in a sky with the Milky Way arcing overhead (or a deep indigo sky)

The beautiful hues that vary by product are extracted from natural materials without using artificial colorings. Of course, each one also has its own distinctive flavor.

Crisp on the outside and soft like agar jelly on the inside, this treat makes the contrast in textures part of the fun.

The simple yet warm packaging evokes the scene of looking up at the sky from indoors through a window.

Available in 4 different room and sky color variations, making them fun to collect.
It also makes a great gift for someone special.

※Important Notes
Kohakuto is a Japanese confection known for its crisp exterior and soft, jelly-like center.
By making the surrounding crystalline part as thin as possible, you get a lighter, more delicate mouthfeel.
Therefore, it is extremely fragile, and although we will take every possible precaution when shipping it to you,Due to the nature of the product, it may inevitably develop cracks during transit.

We hope you’ll also appreciate its very transience as part of the appeal of amber sugar candy.

■ Author Profile

Ai Horikawa

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Food designer.
While studying graphic design at an art university as a student, they began sharing mainly photos of sweets on social media.
After serving as Creative Director at a lifestyle media outlet, became independent in 2021.
Founded Vail Co., Ltd., primarily engaged in food styling, photography, and product development and production.
We also operate a travel media outlet and do interior design, among other things.

Wagashi artisan Wataru Kanaya

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6th-generation head of 京菓子司 金谷正廣. While safeguarding Kyoto confections passed down through generations, we continue to pursue new creations.

From showcasing “wagashi inspired by traditional Japanese painting” at the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, to creating confections that blend spices and dried fruits from around the world with traditional Japanese methods, curating [Hasuha] in collaboration with craftspeople from different fields, and launching [flat plate Kyoto], their activities span a wide range.

○Ingredients
Sugar (made in Japan), grape juice, agar, butterfly pea

○Additives
Lemon juice, baking soda, edible gold leaf, antioxidant (vitamin C)

○Contents
12 pieces

○ Best-before date
30 days from manufacture

○ Storage Instructions
Avoid direct sunlight and high heat and humidity, and store at room temperature.
Please consume as soon as possible after opening.

○Nutrition Facts (per 100 g)
Energy 410.1.7kcl, Protein 0.2g, Fat 0g, Carbohydrates 104.84, Salt equivalent 0.02g (estimated)／Manufactured at a partner factory

＊Important Notes on Shipping＊

If you purchase items with different estimated shipping times in a single order, they will be shipped together at the same time as the item with the latest shipping time. If you need them sooner, please purchase them separately.

If you would like expedited shipping, please contact us by email.
Regarding delivery on a specified date as well, via email,
Please let us know your preferred date and time along with your order number.

Even if it shows "※Low stock", depending on other customers' purchase activity,
It may be out of stock.

If the item is out of stock, we will ship as soon as it is delivered to us.
Please understand this in advance before placing your order.

For the above reasons,
We kindly ask that you place your order with ample lead time.

If it goes out of stock,
We will contact you at your registered email address.
Thank you for your kind cooperation.