Japanese candy – 金平糖 Konpeito

こんにちは〜\(◕ω◕)/♥

Have you ever seen 金平糖 (konpeitō)? Konpeitō is a traditional Japanese candy that was introduced to Japan by Portuguese traders in the 16th century. It comes from the Portuguese word “confeito” meaning “confection” or “candy”.

金平糖 (konpeitō) in anime (◕ω◕)☆

金平糖 (konpeitō) in the movie “Spirited Away”

金平糖 (konpeitō) in the anime series “Kobato”

金平糖 (konpeitō) comes in many different colors and flavors (◕ω◕)☆ There is a konpeito store in Kyoto that has a variety of konpeito:

♥Sakura flavored Konpeito♥

♥Momo (Peach) flavored Konpeito♥

♥Sakuranbo (Cherry) flavored Konpeito♥

♥Mango flavored Konpeito♥

♥Yogurt flavored Konpeito♥

♥Kuri (Chestnut) flavored Konpeito♥

♥Ume (Plum) Flavored Konpeito♥

♥Vanilla and Ichigo (strawberry) flavored Konpeito♥

金平糖 (konpeito) makes a good お土産 (omiyage – souvenir)! It comes in beautiful boxes and other containers. If you visit Kyoto in the future, you should definitely go to the konpeito store \(◕ω◕)/☆

If you want to try it, you don’t have to wait until you go to Japan!

Click the pictures below to get some!

5 colors of Konpeito in one bag \(>ω<)/♥

☆Traditional Kyoto Candy Box with konpeito☆

☆Candy Bento from Kyoto☆

Kyoto Flower Candy Warabe \(>ω<)/☆

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