Chilled Azuki Gelatin Squares

Wherever you go across Japan—from large cities to tiny country towns—you will find fine artisan sweet-shops. Chilled azuki bean gelatin squares, mizu yokan, are a delicacy that can be bought at any of these Japanese sweetshops in summer. However, the flavor and texture of mizu yokan differ considerably from one store to another, because of the choice of azuki beans, the quality and volume of sugar used, and, of course, the skill of the artisan. I miss the wonderful mizu yokan from my local