Wooden molds are a symbol of the traditional confectionery making in Sanuki. (The wooden mold is itself a traditional craft in which the craftsman carves forms showing the seasons and nature of Japan). The wooden mold is a vital part of the confectionery tradition that was developed in the Edo period, giving it a history of more than 200 years. Currently there is just one craftsman producing wooden molds in Shikoku, Mr Yoshihiro Ichihara. Mamehana is a place where you can experience using the wooden mold to make Japanese confectioneries, delicately pressing the Wasanbon into the molds.