Bonbonnières of the Imperial Family: Candy dishes for celebratory occasions

Hosomi Museum

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Bonbonnière is a French word for special dishes used to contain candy (bonbon). Bonbonnières containing konpeito (a sugar candy introduced to Japan by Portuguese traders in the 16th century) were given as a memorandum at special occasions at the Imperial House including the enthronement of the emperor. This exhibition, displaying a wide range of these special candy containers, aims to give visitors a glimpse into a little-known aspect of Imperial culture.