Abstract

★The First Book by the Fourth-Generation Owner of Kyoto’s Renowned Confectioner “Suetomi”
★A Visually Rich Volume Showcasing the Refined Beauty of Traditional Japanese Sweets

Suetomi is a long-established Kyoto confectioner celebrated for its elegant wagashi (Japanese sweets) and its charming signature “Suetomi Blue.”
This is the first book by its fourth-generation owner, who continues to create sweets that make people smile on both ordinary and special days—preserving tradition while embracing innovation. Inheriting the founding philosophy that “Kyogashi are a world of dreams and delight,” the author explores what kind of sweets are needed in today’s era and presents the beauty of Kyogashi through plentiful photographs and insightful commentary.

Author’s Information

Born in Kyoto in 1960. Graduated from the Faculty of Letters, Doshisha University, in 1983. Joined Suetomi in 1991 to apprentice under his father, Tomizo.
In 2009, he was in charge of dessert for a dinner at Le Louis XV – Alain Ducasse in Monaco. Since the same year, he has given annual lectures and workshops on Kyogashi at the Japan Cultural Institute in Paris, dedicating himself to sharing the traditions of Kyoto confectionery both in Japan and abroad.
He also serves as a part-time lecturer at Doshisha Women’s College and Otani University.