Seasonal Japanese Sweets from 'Kantan na Yume': Beautiful Treats from the Rarely Open Shops in Maruyama and Nihonbashi

Recently, Wagashi is Trending ♡

It feels like the Wagashi boom is reigniting these days.

There are new Wagashi brands that are stylish and cute, overturning the previous image of traditional Wagashi.

The Wagashi shop we are featuring this time is one of them.

It is a shop called 'Kantanna Yume' that opened in 2019.

(The name itself sounds stylish!)

What Kind of Wagashi Shop is 'Kantanna Yume'?

'Kantanna Yume' is a creative Wagashi shop located in Maruyama-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.

The shop was established by Seiho, a multi-artist who is active as a music unit called Sugar’s Campaign.

(He is known for providing music to famous artists like Perfume!)

He wanted to apply the know-how and philosophy of performing music to other fields, which led him to start a dining business.

'Kantanna Yume' has this unique background.

The name is derived from the Chinese tale "Kantan no Yume," which talks about the transience of prosperity and decline.

The shop's exterior has a vibe that doesn’t immediately suggest it's a Wagashi store.

The fantastical atmosphere draws you in, making it feel like you're experiencing a daydream.

Wagashi at 'Kantanna Yume' ♡

'Kantanna Yume' offers various Wagashi, including Daifuku and dry sweets, but what I particularly find adorable is the Nerikiri.

This one is Nerikiri inspired by morning glories. The gentle pink color and the jelly-like sparkling texture of the kanten are enchanting.

The soft pastel-colored Nerikiri brings a sense of happiness just by looking at it.

Additionally, 'Kantanna Yume's Nerikiri features unique flavors, such as lemon cheese filling, and it is said to resemble a cheesecake with the name "Kiki."

Both the appearance and flavor are stylish, allowing you to immerse yourself in a new world of Wagashi. ♡

This is a Nerikiri inspired by the purification basin at a shrine.

It expresses ginkgo leaves gently floating on the water's surface.

Imagining the story behind each piece of Nerikiri is also a fun experience. ♡

This is a Nerikiri representing fireworks ♡

It gently recreates the colorful sparks that burst out vividly.

It's exciting to encounter motifs for Nerikiri that have not been seen before. ♡

Sophisticated Packaging That Will Make You Say “How Stylish!”

The Wagashi from 'Kantanna Yume' is both visually and flavorfully new and captivating.

The assorted box has a sophisticated design that is perfect for gifts.

The simple gray box features the shop's name printed in gold foil, wrapped with tracing paper.

When you open the box, trendy sweets peek out.

If you received such a thoughtful gift, you'd likely be impressed by how stylish the person is!

The price of the assorted box is 1800 yen, and it is also available for online purchase. ♡

➡ Here is the online shop

In addition to Nerikiri, they also sell sparkling and dazzling Kohakuto.

I Want to Visit 'Kantanna Yume' ♡

'Kantanna Yume' is a trendy, cutting-edge Wagashi shop.

It seems that at the store, you can enjoy pairing Wagashi with sake or Japanese tea.

How about visiting with your partner on your next date?

☑ Shibuya ▷ 1-19 Maruyama-cho, Shibuya-ku 3rd floor (Sunday)

☑ Bettei ▷ 1-6-7 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku 3rd floor (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)