Nieves 25th anniversary wasanbon box in collaboration with DORSIA.

Wasanbon is a traditional Japanese sugar from Shikoku, made by hand from rare sugarcane and known for its soft, delicate sweetness that melts on the tongue. The wasanbon for this project is by Mitani Seito, a long-established maker in Kagawa with over a century of history. Often paired with matcha, it also works beautifully with coffee, adding depth without overpowering.

DORSIA is a kissaten (Japanese café) in Kobe, run by Ryuma Fukuda with art direction by Masanao Hirayama. It brings together coffee, desserts, and a distinct visual identity, selling exclusive items available at the café and online.

Founded in 2001, Nieves pioneered the concept of releasing artists' zines as a publisher, with the aim of promoting cutting-edge artistic visions and creating affordable, carefully made, and globally distributed publications. Over four hundred artists have contributed to its ever-growing list of titles. In 2026, Nieves celebrates its 25th anniversary.