Onshino Konpeitō

	Onshino Konpeitō or are small boxes of ''konpeitō'' candy given as gifts by the Japanese emperor or on behalf of the emperor. ''Onshino Konpeitō'' was given out by the 1890s, for example on the occasions of marriages, enthronements, or other auspicious events. ''Konpeito'' is given in elaborate small boxes called ''bonbonniere'' (), from the French , meaning ''candy box''. The practice of giving ''bonbonniere'' dates back to the commemoration ceremony of the Meiji Constitution in 1889 and has since been thought to be a symbol of good luck. The Japanese Imperial Family has used this gift as the official 'Welcome' gift continuously for over 130 years. Another form of imperial gifts that emerged at the same time were the ''Onshino Tabako'' products, however this ceased in 2006. References Japanese Imperial Warrant holders Wagashi {{japan-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
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	Konpeitō , also spelled ''kompeitō'', is a type of Japanese sugar candy. It takes the form of a small sphere with a bumpy surface, and comes in a variety of colors and flavors. Introduced from Portugal as a sugar-coated confection with a poppy seed or sesame seed center, ''konpeitō'' was eventually transformed into an all-sugar confection with a center. Etymology The word comes from the Portuguese language, Portuguese word ("comfit"), which is a type of sugar candy, and also an umbrella term for sweets in general. The characters (lit. "golden flat sugar") are selected mostly for their phonetic value and can also be written or . History The technique for producing sugar candy was introduced to Japan in the early 16th century by Portuguese traders. The infrastructure and refining technology of sugar had not yet been established in Japan. As uses much sugar, it was rare and expensive. In 1569, Luís Fróis, a Portuguese missionary, presented a glass flask of to Oda Nobunaga in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
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picture info	Meiji Constitution The Constitution of the Empire of Japan ( Kyūjitai: ; Shinjitai: , ), known informally as the Meiji Constitution (, ''Meiji Kenpō''), was the constitution of the Empire of Japan which was proclaimed on February 11, 1889, and remained in force between November 29, 1890, until May 2, 1947. Enacted after the Meiji Restoration in 1868, it provided for a form of mixed constitutional and absolute monarchy, based jointly on the German and British models. In theory, the Emperor of Japan governed the empire with the advice of his ministers; in practice, the Emperor was head of state but the Prime Minister was the actual head of government. Under the Meiji Constitution, the Prime Minister and his Cabinet were not necessarily chosen from the elected members of parliament. During the Allied occupation of Japan, the Meiji Constitution was replaced with the " Postwar Constitution" on November 3, 1946; the latter document has been in force since May 3, 1947. In order to maintain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Onshino Tabako or were the packets of cigarettes given out by the Japanese emperor. There were other kinds of special tobacco for relatives of the emperor and members of the Imperial Household. The production of the former came to an end in 1945. The production of ''Onshino Tabako'' finally ceased at the end of 2006, the last producer being the Japan Tobacco Company. History The exact origin of ''Onshino Tabako'' is unknown; what is known is that ''Onshino Tabako'' had been in existence since the Meiji era. Empress Shōken, consort of Emperor Meiji, presented wounded soldiers at the 1877 Satsuma Rebellion with ''Onshino Tabako'' as gifts, according to formal records. During the Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895), the cigarettes were produced by the Iwaya Shokai Company. Between 1883 and 1904, Yanagiya at Nipponbashi produced shredded tobacco and since 1894, cigarettes. In 1894, the Iwaya Shokai was given permission to produce the ''Onshino Tabako'' which were given out to soldiers participating ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
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