"Kyoto's Blend of Tradition and Modernity: 'Takarapochi-bukuro' Filled with Good Fortune is Perfect for Wedding Favors!"
2016.02.16 published
Do You Know "Takarapo Pochibukuro"? ♡
"Takarapo Pochibukuro" refers to small pressed sweets made with wasanbon sugar. They are "cute-shaped sweets made from confections."* When you put one in your mouth, the solidified sugar melts away with a delightful texture. Each sweet is about 1 to 1.5 centimeters in size, making them very cute to look at! ♡
"Takarapo Pochibukuro" as a Wedding Gift ♡
With their cute appearance and long shelf life, "Takarapo Pochibukuro" makes the perfect sweet for wedding favors. ♡ They will surely be well-received at both traditional and Western-style weddings! ♩
After All, All the Sweets Are Auspicious Motifs ♡
The dry sweets in "Takarapo Pochibukuro" feature motifs that are all considered auspicious. ♡ They include a collection of lucky symbols such as takara-takushi (mallet of luck), gold bags, scrolls, hidden cloaks, rice bales, gold coins, and seven treasures, along with small plums and kusudama (ball of good fortune), making them perfect for weddings! *
Where Can You Buy Them? ♡
These "Takarapo Pochibukuro" are sold at the long-established wagashi shop 'Kameya Yoshinaga' in Kyoto. * At 756 yen (including tax) per bag, they make great complements to wedding favours or gifts for those who help with wedding preparations! ♩
Attention to the Japanese Modern "Pochibukuro" ♡
Of course, the sweets inside are cute, but don’t miss out on the pop and modern design of the pouch they come in! * This fabric pouch is made from Ise cotton by the popular Kyoto brand "SOU・SOU." ♩
The pouch patterns include five designs: cold plum blossoms, dog's tooth violet, shabon riverbed, chrysanthemums, and cherry blossoms. * It's great that you can use this pouch for storing small items even after you finish the sweets! ♩
"Takarapo Pochibukuro" to Tickle Your Feminine Heart ♡
Introducing Kyoto's dry sweets, "Takarapo Pochibukuro"! ♩ The combination of the modern design of the pouch and traditional dry sweets is absolutely lovely! ♡
Why not consider giving them as a small gift to guests or friends at your wedding? ♡
➡ Check out the official homepage of "Kameya Yoshinaga" here! ♡