Ginkgo

【Original】Ginkgo いちょう Ichou

Flower language: Tenacity and composure

Born with unyielding pride before a prehistoric temple,

Ancient, sacred trees stand tall

Lining the Meiji Jingu Gaien,

They guard the ceaseless flow of history.

Through a few dawns and dusks before the arrival of winter,

They rain down showers of gold.

Close your eyes and turn off the hustle and bustle,

Immerse yourself in this golden serenity.

Emily Sensei says:

This "Ginkgo" was created more than ten years ago, one of my "Japan Wagashi Promotion Association" professional wagashi competition's award-winning entries. In the past, "ginkgo" was usually made with uiro, and rarely from nerikiri. In order to find inspiration, I was moved by the golden path of a row of ginkgo trees in the Jingu Gaien, so this creation was born.

-"Wagshi Bible", p.110

Things to note:

• In order to preserve freshness and prevent collision, Toukaya wagashi is stored in -24°C freezer after production, and is shipped by Black Cat Frozen Home Delivery.
• Thaw at room temperature for about 40 minutes before eating.
• Jonamagashi is prone to drying and cracking if exposed to the air for too long. Therefore, it is recommended to keep them in the original transparent packaging box during the thawing process.
• Jonamagashi can be moved to a plate in the frozen state, and then covered with the original transparent lid. Just remove the lid before eating.