Product Description
The origins of Wagashi are thought date back to the Jomon era, more than a few thousand years ago, and is considered like a kind of dumpling made of crushed and rolled nuts. Eventually, Japanese confectionery evolved due to the influence of tea culture during exchanges with the Tang Dynasty (present-day China). During the Kamakura period (1185-1333), the tea ceremony became popular among Sengoku Warlord and the upper classes, and Japanese confectionery developed together with it. It became more beautiful and delicate. Come the Edo period (1603-1868), sugar became widespread and Wagashi became available to the common people.
There are 5 variants in this edition with a matching ink:
1) Sakuramochi (green) with Shikiori Miruai ink
2) Nerikiri (red) with Shikiori Okuyama ink
3) Kohakuto (purple) with Shikiori Souten ink
4) Manju (brown) with Shikiori Dayou ink
5) Tsukimi Dango (dark blue) with Shikiori Yonaga ink
Dimension:
Length with cap posted: 14.3cm
Length with cap closed: 12.2cm
Central circumference: 3.9cm
System: Fountain pen uses Sailor ink cartridge or converter
Nib type: 14k gold nib
Conditions: New in box with original international warranty and packaging
