Amber Candy SORA AI / 23:00 (※Next shipment scheduled 1/22)

This is Osekkai’s original kohakutou, developed through a collaboration between food designer Ai Horikawa and Kyoto confectioner Wataru Kanaya (Kanaya Wataru).

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

We expressed the changing sky across different times of day using kohakuto, a traditional Japanese confection made from sugar and agar.

5:00: Dawn, the gentle whitening of the sky
9:00: Early morning, soft clouds floating in a clear blue sky
18:00: At dusk, the sun sets and slowly melts into the darkness
23:00: At night, stars twinkle in a night sky spanned by the Milky Way (or a deep indigo sky)

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

Crisp on the outside and softly jelly-like inside, like kanten jelly, this confection is delightful for its contrasting textures.

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

With four different room types and sky colors, collecting is even more fun.
Also recommended as a gift for someone special.

Important notes
Amber sugar is a Japanese confection characterized by a crisp exterior and a jiggly, jelly-like interior.
By making the surrounding crystal portion as thin as possible, it becomes lighter with a more delicate mouthfeel.
Therefore, it is extremely fragile, and while we will take every possible precaution before sending it to you,Due to the nature of the product, it may inevitably crack during the delivery process.

We hope you can also enjoy that very fleeting quality as one of the charms of kohakutou.

■Author Profile

Ai Horikawa

Instagram / Twitter

Food designer.
While studying graphic design at an art university during my student years, I began sharing mainly confectionery photos on social media.
After working as a creative director at a lifestyle media company, became independent in 2021.
Founded Vail Co., Ltd., primarily engaged in food styling, photography, and product production.
We also handle travel media operations and interior design, among other things.

Wagashi Artisan Wataru Kanaya

HP / Instagram 

Kyogashi confectioner Kanaya Masahiro, 6th generation. While preserving the traditional Kyogashi passed down through generations, he is also taking on the challenge of creating new products.

At the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, [Japanese Painting Wagashi], the creation of sweets that combine spices and dried fruits from around the world with traditional Japanese methods, the curation of [Hasuha] in collaboration with craftsmen from different industries, the launch of [flat plate Kyoto], and more—our activities span a wide range.

○Ingredients
Sugar (domestically produced), grape juice, agar, butterfly pea

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

○Net contents
12 pieces

Best-by date
30 days from manufacturing

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

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

*Notes on Shipping*

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

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Regarding specified-date delivery as well, via email,
Please contact us with your order number and your preferred date and time.

Even if it shows “*Limited stock*,” depending on other customers’ purchase status,
Some items may be out of stock.

For the above reasons,
We kindly ask that you place your order with sufficient time to spare.