A Japanese vendor selling sweets in "The Great Buddha Sweet Shop" from the Miyako meisho zue 1787
Both bakers' and sugar confections are used to offer hospitality to guests
Confections are used to mark celebrations or events, such as a wedding cake, birthday cake or Halloween
Tourists commonly eat confections as part of their travels The indulgence in rich, sugary foods is seen as a special treat, and choosing local specialties is popular For example, visitors to Vienna eat Sachertorte and visitors to seaside resorts in the UK eat Blackpool rock candy Transportable confections like fudges and tablet may be purchased as souvenirs16
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