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This is Osekkai’s original kohakutou (amber sugar) 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 at different times of day using kohakutou, a traditional Japanese confection made from sugar and agar.

5:00: Dawn, the sky gently whitening
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 that vary by product are extracted from natural ingredients without using artificial colorants. Of course, each one also has distinct flavor characteristics.

Crisp on the outside and soft like agar jelly on the inside, this confection is delightful for its contrasting textures.

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

Four different room types and sky colors make collecting fun, too.
Also recommended as a gift for someone special.

Important notes
Kohakuto is a traditional Japanese sweet known for its texture: crisp on the outside and jiggly on the inside.
By making the crystalline outer layer as thin as possible, you get a lighter, more delicate mouthfeel.
Therefore, it is extremely prone to breaking, and although we will take every possible measure before sending it to you,Due to the nature of the product, cracks may inevitably occur during the process of reaching you.

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 days, I began sharing mainly confectionery photos on social media.
After serving as a creative director at a lifestyle media company, became independent in 2021.
Founded Vail Inc., 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 Masahiro Kanaya, 6th generation. While preserving the traditional Kyogashi passed down through generations, he is also taking on the challenge of creating new confections.

At the Kyocera Museum of Art in Kyoto City, activities span a wide range, including “Japanese Painting Confectionery,” creating sweets that combine spices and dried fruits from around the world with traditional Japanese methods, curating [Hasuha] in collaboration with artisans from different industries, and launching [flat plate Kyoto].

○Ingredients
Sugar (domestically produced), white bean paste, apple juice, agar, butterfly pea

○ Additives
Baking soda, lemon juice, edible silver leaf

• Net quantity
12 pieces

○Best-by date
30 days from manufacture

○ Storage Method
Avoid direct sunlight and high-temperature, humid conditions, and store at room temperature.
Once opened, please consume as soon as possible.

○Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
Calories 434kcl, Protein 2g, Fat 0.1g, Carbohydrates 108.6g, Equivalent salt 0.01g (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.

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