琥珀糖 SORA AI / 5:00 (※Next shipment scheduled for 1/22)

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

SORA AI / sora-ai: the state of the sky. Sky conditions. The course of events.

We expressed the sky’s changing colors throughout the day using “kohakutou,” 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: Dusk, the sun setting and slowly dissolving 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 that vary by product are extracted from natural materials without using artificial colorings. Of course, each flavor also has its own distinct characteristics.

Crispy on the outside and softly jelly-like on the inside, like agar jelly—this treat also delights with its contrasting textures.

A simple yet somehow warm package design evokes the scene of gazing up at the sky through a window from indoors.

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

*Notes
Amber sugar is a traditional Japanese sweet known for its texture: crisp on the outside and jiggly on the inside.
By making the surrounding crystalline part as thin as possible, it results in a lighter, more delicate mouthfeel.
Therefore, it is extremely fragile, and although we will implement every possible measure before sending it to you,Due to the nature of the product, cracks may occur during the process of delivery to your hands.

We hope you’ll also enjoy that very fragility itself 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 outlet, 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 artisan Kanaya Masahiro, 6th generation. While preserving the traditional Kyogashi passed down through the generations, he continues to take on new creative challenges.

At the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, [Japanese Confectionery Inspired by Nihonga], 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 artisans from different fields, the launch of [flat plate Kyoto], and more—our activities span a wide range.

○Ingredients
Sugar (made in Japan), agar, kabosu juice, rosehip, cardamom, Wasanbon sugar syrup, butterfly pea, hibiscus tea

○ Flavor
Yellow: Kabosu
Pink: Rose
Light purple: Cardamom · Lemon
Water color: Cardamom


○Additives
Lemon juice

○Net quantity
12 pieces

○Best-before date
30 days from manufacture

○How to Store
Avoid direct sunlight and high temperatures and humidity; store at room temperature.
Please consume as soon as possible after opening.

○Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
Calories 399.1.7kcal, Protein 0.1g, Fat 0g, Carbohydrates 101.8g, Salt equivalent 0.01g (estimated)/ Manufactured at a partner factory

*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 date. If you need your items sooner, please purchase them separately.

If you would like expedited shipping, please contact us by email.
Regarding specified-date delivery, by email as well,
Please contact us with your order number and your preferred date and time.