A special experience for Jewish people - Kosher friendly Wasako

Enjoying kosher sweets at Wasako in Asakusa: A special experience for Jews

Hello everyone. We are the staff of the tea ceremony experience salon Wasako in Asakusa. Today, we would like to talk about something that is not very common in Japan. It is about "Kosher" which is observed by Jewish people. We would like to introduce how Wasako in Asakusa can provide a tea ceremony experience that will satisfy kosher customers.

What is Kosher?

Kosher refers to foods that are permissible to eat according to Jewish teachings and the way they are prepared. For Jews, keeping kosher is a part of their faith and is very important. For example, some of the kosher rules are as follows:

Meat and dairy products may not be eaten together: therefore separate utensils and tableware are required. Only certain animals may be eaten: pork is forbidden and cows, sheep, etc. must be slaughtered in a specific way. Only certain types of fish may be eaten: only fish with scales and fins are considered kosher.

In order to adhere to these strict rules, kosher-certified foods and restaurants are important, but in Japan there are very few kosher-certified products and stores, meaning that Jewish people have limited food choices.

Here is a part of the kosher mark. Foods with the kosher mark are proof that they are kosher certified.

Kosher experience at Wasako in Asakusa

Meanwhile, at the tea ceremony experience salon Wasako in Asakusa, we are able to prepare sweets that kosher customers can enjoy with peace of mind. One day, when a Jewish customer came to the store, all the staff thought about how to best serve him. And by preparing sweets that conformed to kosher rules, the customer was very pleased.

At Wasako, we place great importance on providing heartfelt hospitality to all customers. For that reason, we are able to provide special sweets so that kosher customers can enjoy them with peace of mind. The owner himself goes to the food section of the department store to check whether the sweets are labeled with the kosher mark before purchasing them and serving them.

A fusion of tea ceremony and kosher

The tea ceremony experience at Wasako is not just about enjoying tea, it is a valuable opportunity to experience traditional Japanese culture. All of our staff will do their best to support you so that even kosher customers can enjoy this special experience to the fullest.

For example, the matcha served as part of the tea ceremony is made with very simple ingredients and is suitable for kosher people. In addition, Wasako can prepare special menus upon customer request. In the elegant atmosphere of Asakusa, you can enjoy tea and sweets in peace while deeply experiencing Japanese culture.

Welcome to Wasako in Asakusa

Finally, we would also like to invite Jewish people to visit Wasako in Asakusa. At Wasako, we respect kosher rules and provide hospitality tailored to each individual customer. Through the traditional Japanese culture of tea ceremony, you will be able to experience new discoveries and be moved by the experience. We look forward to welcoming you.

See you at Wasako, the tea ceremony experience salon in Asakusa.

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