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Kumiodori is traditional Okinawan storytelling through dance.

Considered friendly & comforting, Okinawan shisa protect people from evil spirits.

Kinako is a popular Japanese topping used to help flavor desserts and snacks.

Warabi mochi is a cool, jelly-like dessert, especially popular during Japan’s humid summer months. It is a kind of wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets), with a history dating back to the Heian era (794-1185).

Taste the local flavors of beni imo, shikuwasa citrus, and more in our August box.

What is wagashi? Traditional Japanese confections that have been around for centuries are now making their presence known across the world.