Japanese Modern “Wa“ Sweets

This cookbook was created as a school project exploring the intersection of Japanese confectionery culture and editorial design practices. Through extensive research into magazine layouts, typography, and environmentally conscious production methods, I developed a publication that introduces the world of Japanese sweets.　Japanese sweets offer a healthier alternative to Western confections, being relatively lower in sugar while maintaining delicate, refined flavors.

This cookbook serves not only as a collection of recipes but also as an introduction to the cultural significance of "wagashi" and modern Japanese dessert-making.

The layout was designed to evoke a gentle, soft impression through the use of warm, subtle colours and circular motifs throughout the pages. Special attention was paid to the visual arrangement of photography, ensuring that readers can instantly recognize each sweet at a glance. The design philosophy emphasizes accessibility and aesthetic harmony, reflecting the very essence of Japanese sweets themselves—beautiful, balanced, and mindful.