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Horses symbolize strength, vitality, and good fortune, and each piece is crafted with gentle expressions and refined details that evoke a sense of celebration and hope for the year ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"680\"\u003eThis wasanbon assortment captures the spirit of the New Year—an auspicious gift filled with wishes for health, happiness, and steady progress throughout the coming year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"768\"\u003ePlease note that the assortment contents and packaging may vary depending on the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1387\" data-start=\"1324\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1337\" data-start=\"1324\"\u003eBox size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 × 92 × 23 mm (approx. 3.62 × 3.62 × 0.91 in)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"957\" data-start=\"944\"\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 pieces\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct of Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Wasambon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"56\" data-start=\"53\"\u003eWasambon is a rare, fine-grained sugar from Tokushima and Kagawa in Japan, artisan-crafted for over 200 years. 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agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"b8259e46-a6a1-4573-b236-34ec4f8b9e6e\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"147\"\u003eFuyaki Rice Cracker “Hana Goyomi”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"397\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"162\"\u003eHana Goyomi\u003c\/em\u003e is a light and delicately sweet fuyaki rice cracker made from glutinous rice.\u003cbr data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"247\"\u003eFinished with a gentle coating of white sugar and decorated with seasonal motifs, this traditional \u003cem data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"355\"\u003ehigashi\u003c\/em\u003e offers a soft, melt-in-the-mouth texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eEach cracker is individually wrapped, allowing for a longer shelf life.\u003cbr data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"473\"\u003ePlease note that the designs vary depending on the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"543\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"541\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"570\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"570\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"570\"\u003eDiameter: approx. 6.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"589\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"587\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"665\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"608\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"608\"\u003eGlutinous rice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"625\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"625\"\u003eSanbon sugar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"635\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eSugar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"649\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"649\"\u003eEgg white\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"665\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"665\"\u003eFood coloring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Hōgetsudō\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstablished in 1897, Hōgetsudō is a 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It makes a charming seasonal gift or a lovely accompaniment to tea during this joyful occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"851\"\u003ePlease note that the assortment contents and packaging may vary slightly each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"963\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"866\"\u003eBox size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 × 92 × 23 mm (approx. 3.62 × 3.62 × 0.91 in)\u003cbr data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"917\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 pieces\u003cbr data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"943\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eProduct of Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1387\" data-start=\"1324\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Wasambon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"56\" data-start=\"53\"\u003eWasambon is a rare, fine-grained sugar from Tokushima and Kagawa in Japan, artisan-crafted for over 200 years. 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