Here are this month's offerings of traditional Japanese sweets.

Confectionery name "Aokoyo"
: Matcha-colored nerikiri: Filling with smooth bean paste
Price: 540 yen (tax included)

Maple leaves turn red in autumn.
Its appearance is beautiful, but in early summer, young
The leaves also have a different kind of charm that I find appealing.
Yes.
Maple trees from after the young leaves have fallen until before they change color.
This is called "ao-momiji" (green maple).
Despite being green,
In Japan, young leaves and lush green plants
Because it is customary to call it "blue"
It is called "green maple."
From the fresh green leaves of spring to early summer, from April onwards
August is the most beautiful season.
I went to Kyoto to see the green maple leaves, a symbol of early summer.
Many people will be going.

At the Kita family's shop, four types of traditional Japanese sweets are sold every month.
I'm making (nerikiri) sweets.
Reservations and custom orders are also available.

*The image is for illustrative purposes only.