Konpeito (derived from the Portuguese word for confetti) is a delicious, Japanese sweet, similar to rock candy, only more sweet. It is very popular in Japan and is featured in movies like “Spirited Away” where soot sprites eat it after working in the boiler room. It is a traditional, nostalgic candy that is so popular…

Konpeitō is a Japanese candy that was introduced in Japan during the early 16th century by Portuguese traders. Konpeitō comes from the Portuguese word confeito that means sugar candy. This candy is made from sugar, which was very expensive in Japan in the 16th century. It is 5 to 10 mm. in diameter and produced…