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Awa wasanbon sugar（阿波和三盆糖）

あわわさんぼんとう Awa Wasanbon Sugar

Awa wasanbon sugar（阿波和三盆糖）

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Sugar kneaded by hand and pressed into carved wooden moulds - the moulds themselves carved down the generations.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreCrafts / Ceramics
City / townItano
Area in the prefectureEastern area

FAQ

Where is Awa Wasanbon Sugar?
It is in Kamiita, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Awa Wasanbon Sugar?
Sugar kneaded by hand and pressed into carved wooden moulds - the moulds themselves carved down the generations. The focus is crafts and ceramics.
When was Awa Wasanbon Sugar established?
It dates from the 1790s.

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