While browsing my Flickr groups yesterday, I stumbled upon the works of くま (ku-ma), a Japanese wagashi (和菓子) artist.

Wagashi is a traditional Japanese confectionary served with tea. Besides being very tasty, they’re also very nice to look at. Every individual piece is a work of art. With the summer approaching, Japanese confectioners turn to making special summer wagashi that express the season’s colors and scents.

Those looking to learn more about these Japanese delicacies should check out the Wikipedia article on wagashi.