Introduction
The Japanese have mastered the art of 'kawaii' in everything they touch, and Rakugan (落雁) is their edible example of cuteness and high aesthetics!
Imagine a spectrum of stunning pastel colors—pink, sky blue, green, violet, yellow—all pressed into gorgeous detailed shapes. Rakugan is a treat so breathtakingly pretty that you might hesitate to take a bite!
Eager to try some? Hang tight as you learn everything about Japan's beloved tea-time treat, including how to get your hands on dozens of authentic Japanese Rakugan!
Aesthetically Pleasing Sweets
Rakugan, a classic of Japanese confectionery, is a delicate sweet made from a mixture of three simple ingredients.
Creating Rakugan is less about following a formula and more about embracing an artistic journey. It starts with a careful mix of sugar, rice flour, and sometimes mizuame - a sweet syrup, followed by molding and drying to perfection.
An image of a pack of Rakugan found on ZenPlus.
More than just a tea-time treat, these sweets captivate both your palate and eyes with their pretty shapes and various colors, from gorgeous pink to vivid yellow, beautiful green, plain white, and beyond.
An image of 5 Rakugan Nekobi Yori Mascot featured on ZenPlus.
- Did you know? Rakugan is also known as 'Uchimono' or 'Uchigashi', which means ‘pressed sweets’ or ‘molded sweets’, due to its unique preparation method involving pressing ingredients into molds.
Rakugan’s Amusing Geese Roots
Rakugan's backstory is just as captivating. Some theories trace its roots back to a Chinese sweet brought to Japan during the Ming Dynasty.
Another theory links its name to the picturesque "Katata no Rakugan" scene from the Eight Views of Omi, suggesting the sweets mimic geese landing gracefully from above.
Beyond Tea-Time
While Rakugan is the classic choice for those serene tea sessions, their deliciousness goes far beyond that — crumble it into your drink for a sweet twist, sprinkle it on toast for a quirky kick, or, when those sweet cravings hit you out of the blue, simply grab some Rakugan for an equally pretty and satisfying snack!
Craving Some Rakugan?
And now, the moment you've been waiting for – the chance to indulge in beautiful, authentic Rakugan straight from Japan. The place to be? ZenPlus!
This marketplace is a paradise of over 5 million rare Japanese items from more than 3,000 local retailers. There, the gorgeous array of Rakugan is just the tip of the iceberg.
A picture of Rakugan from A 200-year-old chestnut sweets shop in Obuse featured on ZenPlus.
ZenPlus offers a mind-blowing selection of Japanese sweets and snacks beyond your wildest imagination. And it's not just about treats – think of any product you desire from Japan, and it's just a few clicks away!
Just dream it, search it, load up your cart, and order. The decade-long expertise of the ZenPlus team will ensure your order flies from Japan to your door at light speed, turning your dream of the ultimate Japanese box into a beautiful reality!
