HIGASHIYA, a small Japanese confectionery shop founded along the Meguro River, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. To commemorate the occasion, HIGASHIYA's signature "Hitotsukako" (Bite-sized Confections) will collaborate with four creative groups to release limited-edition confections.

The first collaborative product is "Ichigoichie" (One Word, One Meeting) by artist Miyake Mai. Available for a limited time from June 18th to July 18th, these white bite-sized confections feature a white bean paste base, greenish-green bean paste, and a single green pea. In honor of June, the month of Minazuki (water), the scroll-shaped packaging features a cutout to resemble a puddle, an illustration of an ant, and a message of gratitude, such as "Ants x 10 (=Thank you)" to thank the hardworking workers during rice planting season.

Mai Miyake began her career as an artist in 2001. She is known for her delicate yet bold style, which combines a uniquely Japanese sensibility with the space in which she exhibits her works. His diverse activities include exhibiting at art fairs both in Japan and abroad, collaborating with companies like Hermès, and book design. His solo exhibition runs until June 30th at the Pola Museum Annex (3rd floor, Pola Ginza Building, 1-7-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo). The second series is a collaboration with mina perhonen. "Wild Flower-Like Sweets" will be available for a limited time from September 3rd to October 6th. The contents of the third and fourth series will be announced in mid-September. "Hitotsukako" is a popular product made with natural ingredients such as fruits, nuts, and vegetables. The limited edition, a box of six, costs ¥2,100. It will be sold at HIGASHIYA GINZA (2nd floor, Pola Ginza Building, 1-7-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo), HIGASHIYA man (3-17-14 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo), and the HIGASHIYA online shop.