When we slip away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life for a relaxed encounter with Japanese confectioneries, we recognize the Japanese as a people with delicate sensibilities closely attuned to the seasons.

Although the variety of confectioneries extends from ceremonial cakes to inexpensive sweets, each encompasses the seasonal beauty of nature in its own small world and expresses a refinement that only handmade items can generate. Not only in the designs of the confectioneries themselves, but also in their names, packaging formats and choices of containers, they resonate with exquisite techniques and tastes.

It is said, ”People cannot fulfill themselves through confectioneries alone, but they cannot cultivate their spirits without confectioneries”. When we pause to admire the marvelous beauties and pleasures offered by Japanese confectioneries, we acquire a vivid impression of the harmonious spirit and hospitality of the Japanese people and of the heartfelt consideration to the production of goods that goes into the confectioneries' creation.

(  from Libro Co.,Ltd. ”JAPAN 2011”  The Delights of Japanese Confectionery  )