Karatō – Sweet & Spicy Sugar Confection Wasanbon Sweets for Chanoyu

Karatō Wasanbon – Sweet & Spicy Sugar Confection

Winner of the Grand Prize at the 2016 Kagawa Prefecture Product Competition.

This unique wasanbon sweet combines traditional wasanbon sugar with Kagawa Hontaka, a locally grown chili pepper cultivated on the Shiwaku Islands of Kagawa.

The result is a new taste experience—delicately sweet with a gentle heat—perfectly paired with both tea and alcoholic beverages.

• 20 pieces per bag

• Size: 120 × 170 mm

What is Wasambon?
Wasambon is a rare, fine-grained sugar from Tokushima and Kagawa in Japan, artisan-crafted for over 200 years. Made using traditional techniques passed down through generations, its delicate sweetness and smooth texture make it a prized ingredient in wagashi—elegant confections served in Japanese tea ceremonies to perfectly complement matcha.

About Hōgetsudō
Established in 1897, Hōgetsudō is a long-established confectionery in Kagawa, Japan, specializing in fine sweets made with wasanbon sugar, a highly refined local specialty. Their seasonal assortments are cherished for their elegant taste and beautifully crafted designs inspired by nature.