Moon Viewing Wasanbon Sugar Higgashi Assortment – Large

Hōgetsudō Moon Viewing Wasanbon Sugar Higgashi Assortment – Small

This is an assortment of fine wasanbon sugar sweets, a traditional specialty of Sanuki.

The custom of moon viewing (Tsukimi) during the harvest moon, known as Jūgoya, began in the Heian period. It was introduced from China and became popular among the nobility. In the Konjaku Monogatari, a collection of tales from this era, there is a story called “The Rabbit in the Moon”, adapted from a Buddhist tale from India, which is said to be one of the origins of the moon rabbit motif.

By the Edo period, the custom spread to the general public as a harvest festival. People offered pampas grass as a symbol of rice plants, rice dumplings as a symbol of the moon, and seasonal crops such as taro and chestnuts in gratitude for the harvest.

This seasonal assortment, “Moon Viewing Wasanbon”, is inspired by these traditions. It features motifs of the moon, rabbits, and autumn harvest, beautifully shaped in delicate wasanbon sugar.

Enjoy the smooth texture and gentle sweetness of wasanbon while feeling the essence of autumn. These sweets pair perfectly with matcha and other teas.

Please note that the assortment contents and packaging may vary depending on the year.

Box size: 122 × 105 × 23 mm (approx. 4.80 × 4.13 × 0.91 in)
Contents: 21 pieces
Product of Japan

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.