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Offer a bite of luck for Mother’s Day with this Japanese upper-class sweet

Japanese sweets are getting more and more popular around the world: dango, dorayaki… Among them, you will find wasanbon sugar, a traditional and high quality type of dry sweet, often used in confectionery recipes. But you may ask, what make them so special? And why your mom would be happy to get some, in these time where travelling to Japan is still difficult?

Offer a bite of luck for Mother’s Day with this Japanese upper-class sweet

The secret of wasanbon sugars

A traditional recipe with more than 200 years of history

Wasanbon production started around the 18th century in Japan. Wasanbon is made from a special type of sugar cane called chikusha, which grows exclusively in the Shikoku Island, more precisely in Kagawa and Tokushima prefectures. This sugar cane is generally harvested between December and February.

The full process requires 8 steps, which can take up to 20 days to finalize. The cane juice is first extracted and then boiled. The juice is then purified, boiled again and left to rest. The refining process is then repeated twice. Finally, the wasanbon sugar is sifted and dried.

The final wasanbon sugar has a pale gold color, but you may also find sugars with pastel colors as well for esthetic purposes.  

Wasanbon: a healthy Japanese treat

Another reason why Japanese food is good for you!

Wasanbon is a non-centrifugal type of raw sugar, which contains minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and more.

Offer a bite of luck for Mother’s Day with this Japanese upper-class sweet

How to eat wasanbon

The richness of Japanese cuisine in one bite

Wasanbon are commonly enjoyed with a cup of matcha, Genshin coffee (Japanese premium brown rice coffee) or black coffee. You can also eat them like a candy: you will be amazingly surprised by how they melt in the mouth and bring you the right amount of sweetness you need!

Offer a bite of luck for Mother’s Day with this Japanese upper-class sweet

Offer a bite of luck for Mother’s Day! 

Show your love to your beloved mom with TOMO Wasanbon sugars

Each box contains wasanbon sugars shaped with the form of the 7 Lucky Gods:

  • Bishamonten: the god of war and victory
  • Jurojin: the god of longevity
  • Ebisu: the god of business
  • Benzaiten: the god of financial wealth
  • Daikokuten: the god of marriage
  • Fukurokuju: the god of happiness
  • Hotei: the god of fertility
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Wasanbon are often offered as an omiyage (=souvenir) in Japan. These rare sugars are known for their quality and delicate sweet taste.

tomo wasanbon is the perfect sweet with matcha

Perfect with a matcha

Add the right amount of sweetness to your favorite Japanese drinks, tea or coffee.

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Offer a box of Wasanbon for Mother's Day! 
Offer a bite of luck for Mother’s Day with this Japanese upper-class sweet
供TOMO 七福神和三盆はヘルシーなお砂糖・Les confiseries japonaises wasanbon façonnées à l'image des Sept divinités du bonheur
供TOMO 七福神和三盆はプチギフトにおすすめします・Les confiseries wasanbon sont idéales pour un cadeau gourmet!
供TOMO 七福神和三盆・Confiseries japonaises Wasanbon façonnées à l'image des Sept divinités du bonheur
「梱包もとても丁寧だったの」供TOMO七福神和三盆・L'emballage japonais était très soigné! ・Confiseries japonaises wasanbon
供TOMO 七福神和三盆はヘルシーなお砂糖・Les confiseries japonaises wasanbon façonnées à l'image des Sept divinités du bonheur
供TOMO 七福神和三盆はプチギフトにおすすめします・Les confiseries wasanbon sont idéales pour un cadeau gourmet!
供TOMO 七福神和三盆・Confiseries japonaises Wasanbon façonnées à l'image des Sept divinités du bonheur
あなたはどの神様にする? 供TOMO七福神・お供え・Quelle divinité allez-vous choisir? Confiseries japonaises wasanbon ?
「梱包もとても丁寧だったの」供TOMO七福神和三盆・L'emballage japonais était très soigné! ・Confiseries japonaises wasanbon
 Seven Lucky Gods Shaped Wasanbon Sugars (7 pieces)
 Seven Lucky Gods Shaped Wasanbon Sugars (7 pieces)

Seven Lucky Gods Shaped Wasanbon Sugars (7 pieces)

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