TOKYO ARTRIP - Wagashi

Title: TOKYO ARTRIP - Wagashi
Publisher: Bijutsu Shuppansha
Language: Bilingual, English and Japanese
Year of publication: 2018
Number of pages: 128
Dimensions: 20x12 cm
ISBN: 978-4-568-43099-8

A unique travel guide to Tokyo: TOKYO ARTRIP is a bilingual series of guidebooks offering cultural, design, and artistic perspectives. The Wagashi edition delves into the world of traditional Japanese confectionery. These sweets, made from plant-based ingredients, are typically served with green tea and resemble miniature works of art. The book features insights from four Wagashi enthusiasts: confectionery specialist Ricca Fukuda, Motohiro Inaba (co-owner of the Wagashi Asobi Speciality Shop), Hiroshi Matsuno (owner of Yanaka Matsunoya: Handmade Tools for Everyday Use), and the TOKYO ARTRIP editorial team. The guidebook highlights the city's most important Wagashi spots. The cover illustration is by renowned Japanese illustrator Noritake.