Namagashi (生菓子) are a type of wagashi, which is a general term for traditional Japanese sweets and candies.[3] Namagashi may contain fruit jellies, other gelatines such as Kanten, or sweetened bean paste.[4][3] Namagashi is detailed, designed with using seasonal and natural motifs such as leaves and flowers to reflect the various objects of nature in Japan's four seasons.[5] Namagashi are usually freshly made and are much more moist than other wagashi, like higashi.[4][3] It generally contains 30% more water than other types. Like other wagashi, namagashi are made of natural ingredients; additives are rarely used. Namagashi is generally served with tea, and it's traditionally eaten on New Year's for good luck.[2]

Namagashi

Namagashi in Yokohama, Japan.
Type	Wagashi
Place of origin	Japan
Main ingredients	Fruit jellies or sweetened bean paste[1]
Food energy (per serving)	Han namagashi, which is half-cooked and less moist[2] kcal
Cookbook: Namagashi

References

See also

• Higashi

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