Edible Fireworks Born During Pandemic Return This Year: Limited Summer Confection 'Uchiage Hanabi 6-Renpatsu' Sells Out After 5,000 Units Last Year

Fireworks lighting up the summer night sky.

We want to deliver their fleeting beauty and emotion through traditional Japanese confectionery.

Okamedo Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture / President: Taka Hiko Mori), a traditional wagashi shop with over 70 years of history in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture, will release its summer-limited 'Uchiage Hanabi 6-Renpatsu'—a refined confection born during the pandemic and selling nearly 5,000 units last year—on a limited basis. It will be available first on the online shop from mid-July 2026, followed by direct stores in Eastern Mikawa from August.

'Uchiage Hanabi 6-Renpatsu' was created when nationwide fireworks festivals were canceled due to the pandemic, driven by the artisans’ wish: 'Even if people can’t see fireworks, we want to deliver summer through wagashi.'

Last year, nearly 5,000 units were sold, receiving widespread praise on social media: 'Too beautiful to eat,' 'Looks just like real fireworks,' 'My kids were thrilled.' It has since become a beloved summer product representing Okamedo.

[Online Shop] https://okamedo.jp/online-shop/

From 'watching' to 'tasting' fireworks.

Fireworks leave a lasting impression precisely because they vanish in an instant.

We wanted to express that fleeting, beautiful scene through wagashi.

Thus, 'Uchiage Hanabi 6-Renpatsu' was born.

A deep indigo-colored domyoji kanten, evoking the night sky, is layered with a translucent kinjunkan. Artisans hand-apply gold and silver leaf one by one.

The kinjunkan changes appearance in the light, reminiscent of fireworks sparkling in the night sky. Upon opening the box, you can’t help but exclaim, 'How beautiful!'

Fireworks bloom in your mouth.

Wobbly, smooth kinjunkan.

Chewy, soft domyoji kanten.

And a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

The contrasting textures overlap, creating a sensation like fireworks blooming in the night sky, expanding widely, and quietly fading with lingering afterglow.

When slowly thawed and chilled in the refrigerator, the transparency and juiciness are enhanced, offering a refreshing taste perfect for summer.

Six summers blooming in one box.

What we want to deliver is more than just wagashi.

Family dinner tables.

Children’s eyes sparkling with 'How beautiful!'

Reunions with visiting relatives.

Summer gifts for loved ones.

Memories of days spent at fireworks festivals.

We hope 'Uchiage Hanabi 6-Renpatsu' becomes a companion to those summer memories.

With this wish, we carefully deliver each box, one by one.

Beauty born from artisans’ craftsmanship.

'Uchiage Hanabi 6-Renpatsu' cannot be mass-produced.

From pouring the kinjunkan, layering colors, to applying gold and silver leaf, every step is meticulously handcrafted by artisans.

Therefore, production is limited, and this year’s release will also be quantity-limited.

Message from President Taka Hiko Mori

'We believe wagashi is more than just something to fill the stomach—it connects Japan’s seasons, culture, and human emotions.

'Uchiage Hanabi 6-Renpatsu' was born from our artisans’ desire to deliver the joy of summer through wagashi when fireworks festivals were canceled during the pandemic.

Last year, we sold nearly 5,000 units and received many heartwarming messages such as 'Too beautiful to eat' and 'We could feel summer together as a family.'

Fireworks disappear from the night sky in minutes, but the memories of spending that day with family and loved ones remain forever in the heart.

We hope this wagashi becomes one of those cherished summer memories.

Okamedo will continue to challenge itself to create wagashi that connect Japan’s seasons and regional culture to the future, crafting sweets that remain in people’s hearts.'

[Product Information]

Product Name: Uchiage Hanabi 6-Renpatsu

Contents: 6 pieces of refined wagashi Price: ¥3,480 (tax included) Sales Period: ・Online Shop (pre-sale from mid-July) ・Direct stores in Eastern Mikawa (August only) Recommended to store refrigerated. Best enjoyed chilled.

[Sales Locations]

・Okamedo Main Store: 164 Minamikoike-cho, Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture (9:00–18:00)

・All direct stores in Eastern Mikawa ・Okamedo Online Shop: https://okamedo.jp/online-shop/ *Please note: Limited quantities at direct stores; sold out items cannot be restocked.

[About Okamedo]

Over 70 years since founding.

A long-established wagashi shop continuing to craft sweets in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture.

Developing numerous products including the flagship 'Black Thunder An Maki,' collaborations with local companies, and seasonal limited-edition wagashi.

Continuously challenging and innovating to convey Japan’s seasons and regional culture through wagashi.

[Company Overview]

Okamedo Co., Ltd.

Head Office: 164 Minamikoike-cho, Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture

President: Taka Hiko Mori

Website: https://okamedo.jp/

SNS Accounts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/okamedo_jp

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/okamedo_jp/