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WHERE TO FIND WAGASHI IN TOKYO

are still enjoyed at tea ceremonies, but travelers can also find them at local supermarkets, at chain stores such as Toraya, or even in department store basements. (Warning: The quality, which marks the entrance. Here are four of the best (and yes, one is in a department store).

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