FUKUWAKU

FUKUWAKU – Kaga Higashi Collaboration with Yamanaka Lacquerware

(Winner of the Japan Souvenir Grand Prix 2018 – Design Award)

A special collaboration between traditional Yamanaka lacquerware and Kaga’s delicate higashi (dry sweets).
Inside the handcrafted wooden vessel, you will find:

• A monaka wafer

• An assortment of auspicious sweets themed around “good fortune” (Otafuku, rice bale, knot of longevity, floral fan, sacred jewel, sea bream, pine hexagon, pinecone, pine needles, bamboo, plum)

• 3 pieces of konpeitō

• 1 fortune slip

The vessel is crafted by master woodturner Yoshitaka Nawashiro, using natural cherry wood—commonly used for wagashi molds. To showcase the warmth of the material, the finish is left uncoated, without lacquer. Over time, the wood will develop a smooth texture and gentle luster with use.

Please avoid contact with water, as it may cause warping or cracking. To clean, use a dry cloth only.
Each piece is unique, with its own natural wood grain.

The package includes an original shopping bag with a charming character design, making it an ideal gift for international guests.
An English-language pamphlet is also included.

Monaka size: approx. 7cm in diameter × 3.5cm in height (see image 7)

※ Each vessel is made from natural cherry wood, and thus the grain patterns vary. We kindly ask for your understanding. (See images 13–16)

Product Information

• Contents: 1 set

• Shelf life: 120 days (from shipping date)

• Size: 11.3 cm × 11.3 cm × 6 cm (unwrapped, secured with a band)　

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and humidity.