Commitment to Ingredients

Those who work with confectionery are often taught that “ingredients are everything.”

As we visit the production areas and speak with the farmers, we’re moved by the hidden hardships and thoughtful care behind the scenes—things we couldn’t have known without meeting them in person. It’s because of this meticulous effort that we get such distinctive aromas, textures, and flavors. With every visit, our love for the ingredients grows deeper.

Along the way, we began to wonder: is making delicious sweets the only mission of a confectioner? Perhaps it’s also our duty to convey the passion behind the ingredients to those who enjoy our sweets. This belief lies at the heart of Sekishuan.

Our goal is to craft refined wagashi. In our signature confection, the “Sekishuan Manju,” we have used the highest quality brown sugar from Hateruma Island in Okinawa since our founding. For the mochi rice, we blend “Miyakogane” from Toyama—known for its exceptional stickiness—with “Shiga Habutae Mochi,” prized for its fragrance and smoothness, to pursue a unique texture. The essential azuki beans used in wagashi are the finest "Erimoshouzu" variety, grown under contract in Tokachi, Hokkaido. The flavor of wagashi is defined by the ingredients. We seek out every possibility across Japan’s regions, carefully selecting only the most lovingly cultivated Japanese ingredients that meet our highest standards.

Craftsmanship and Dedication

We believe that the most important aspect of confectionery is an unwavering commitment to quality. In a way, selecting and perfecting the richness of each creation as a “product” has long been a mark of a true artisan’s eye.

However, perhaps the true essence of richness lies not in the product itself, but in the heartfelt spirit—the thoughts, people, background, and even the workings of nature—that give rise to it.

We transform the brilliance of each ingredient into confections that bring smiles and moments of bliss to our customers. To ensure the lasting future of wagashi and Japanese sweets, we consider it our mission as confectioners to pass on this spirit of sincerity.

Commitment to Preserving Japanese Culture

Wagashi embodies the sensibilities, aesthetics, and values of the Japanese people.

Looking back through history, we see that while influenced by foreign cultures, Japan has always absorbed those elements and transformed them into something uniquely its own—refining them into traditional Japanese confections. With a deep dedication to ingredients, mastery of techniques, and a continuous drive for innovation, generations of artisans have poured relentless effort and passion into their craft.

At Sekishuan, we cherish this cultural heritage passed down by our predecessors. While pursuing the true essence of wagashi, we also strive to bring newness and surprise to our creations. We believe that within them lies something that will surely bring smiles to people’s faces.

Since our founding, what we have always pursued is “freshness that resonates with the essence.”