In Japan, desserts were being made for centuries well before sugar was made widely available. Many desserts commonly available in Japan can be traced back for hundreds of years. In Japanese cuisine, traditional sweets are known as , and are made using ingredients such as red bean paste and mochi. Though many desserts and sweets date back to the Edo period (1603–1867) and Meiji period (1868–1911), many modern-day sweets and desserts originating from Japan also exist.
Japanese desserts
Castella
Coffee jelly
Green tea ice cream
Hakuto jelly
Melonpan
Mochi ice cream
Purin
Raindrop cake
Tokyo banana
is a traditional Japanese confectionery which is often served with tea, especially the types made of mochi, (azuki bean paste), and fruits. is typically made from plant ingredients. are made in a wide variety of shapes and consistencies and with diverse ingredients and preparation methods. are popular across the country Japan but are only available regionally or seasonally.
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Red bean paste
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(red bean soup)