Wagashi is the traditional art of Japanese confectionary. Going back centuries, it reflects the essence and beauty of the natural world. But in recent years, today’s confections have lost their cultural connection, and their true beauty.

To preserve the traditions of wagashi, and to also provide a deeper literary experience to many Japanese classic novels, a Kyoto-based wagashi craftsman partnered with a publisher of some of Japan’s most iconic authors to create Bungashi, a multi-sensorial literary experience.