Namagashi
Type of wagashi
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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 are often detailed, designed 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]
