Tasty & Beautiful Gift Snacks Arrive at Hotel Gajoen Tokyo
Hotel Gajoen Tokyo is a gorgeous comprehensive hotel and museum which rebranded itself in April 2017 and is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year.
The establishment has prepared a special selection of two delicious gifts which are sold at the hotel’s patisserie Lien 1928 and have been officially recognised by Secretary of Dining which is managed by Gurunavi.
The first treat is the Chikurin (‘bamboo thicket’) chocolates made to look like decorative ceiling paintings. These are popular chocolates made by pastry chef Takeya Shono which are served at the hotel’s patisserie Lien 1928 on the first floor where they sell sweets and other foods.
Ever since it was established in 1928, it has recreated decorative ceiling art found at Japanese museums and also in hotels, as well as intricate designs and patterns seen in Japanese paintings.
The second gift snack is baked and is called Iro-Dori. It includes three popular powdered cakes which have been made with hard-to-get premium matcha from Ome in Tokyo. It also includes a variety of baked biscuits and other sweets.
This selection of snacks is a showcase by Secretary of Dining, one of Japan’s biggest secretary service support sites managed by Gurunavi. Their products have received much praise especially amongst secretaries as their gift snacks cater towards the business scene.
Lien 1928 offers unique sweets inspired by the beauty of Japan. Why not pick some up yourself?
■Information
Hotel Gajoen Tokyo
Address: 1-8-1 Shimomeguro, Meguro, Tokyo
TEL: 03-3491-4111
“Secretary of Dining” Officially Recognised 2018 Gift Snack Collection
Chikurin Decorative Ceiling Chocolates
Quantity: 5
Price: ¥2,376 (Tax-Included)
Iro-Dori Baked Snacks
Price: ¥3,240 (Tax-Included)
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Mr. Osomatsu Room
Bookings: Now Open
Running: April 28, 2021 – June 30, 2021Capacity: Up to two people per room (Twin Rooms only)
Official Website: https://tokorozawa-sakuratown.jp/hotel/
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Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu
https://www.rsv.tokyuhotels.co.jp/cgi-bin/ihonex/stay/plan_cal.cgi?hid=r_TE_SAPPO&plancd=TCMOSBLTN2&form=jp
Nagoya Sakae Tokyu REI Hotel
https://www.rsv.tokyuhotels.co.jp/cgi-bin/ihonex/stay/search_category.cgi?hid=r_TI_SAKAE&search%3Ahid=r_TI_SAKAE&plan_groupcd=IB0OM1&search=1&form=jp
the b Nagoya
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Tokyo Midsummer Night’s Banquet: 4 Things to Enjoy
1. The new HOSHINOYA Tokyo Sake Bar
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2. HOSHINOYA Ennichi
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Location: HOSHINOYA Tokyo lobby and plazaTimes: 17:00-21:00
Price: Free
3. A very special menu for guests staying at the inn
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Time: 10:00-18:00
Price: ¥5,000 per personBookings: Mandatory
Book Here: https://hoshinoya.com/tokyo/Information
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Running: July 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021
Where: HOSHINOYA Tokyo
Conditions: Guests only
Official Website/Yukata Rentals: https://hoshinoya.com/tokyo/
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A little look at the menu (some of it)
1. Afternoon Tea Set Menu: ¥4,600 (Tax Included)
Cubism Cheshire Cat Arroz Con Leche
A coconut-flavoured Spanish rice pudding made with coconut lavender jelly. Its design, from the stripes to the grinning teeth, are references to the Cheshire Cat.
Blue Caterpillar Siesta Cake
A cake covered in striking blue chocolate, made with pistachio mousse, and filled with a mixed berry jelly.
Butterfly Windmills Mousse
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Plate Menu
Pistachio Crema Catalana in Berry Sauce
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Savoury Items
Salted churros that are crunchy on the outside and fluffy in the inside, and a checked bocadillo filled with Spanish omelette.
Lost in Europe Afternoon Tea Set Summary
10 desserts, two savoury items, and a choice of a soft drink, coffee, or tea.
2. Afternoon Tea Set & Dessert Buffet: Adults ¥5,000 / Children ¥2,500
Mischievous Crazy Clock Cake
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Mosaic Tile Sangria Jelly (Non-Alcoholic)
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Savoury Items
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Afternoon Takeout Box
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Information
Lost in Europe
・Afternoon Tea Set
Running: May 13, 2021 – August 18, 2021
Times: 10:30-19:00
Book Here: https://nagoya.hiltonjapan.co.jp/plans/restaurants/sweets/inplace3-3-2105-2
・Afternoon Tea Set & Dessert Buffet
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Book Here: https://nagoya.hiltonjapan.co.jp/plans/restaurants/sweets/inplace3-3-2105
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15.April.2021 | SPOT
Hoshino Resorts OMO7 Asahikawa opened its Penguin Room on April 6, a single new guest room themed around penguins designed in collaboration with Asahikawa Zoo.
Penguin Room Feature ①
Guests are immediately greeted with penguins galore as the enter their room, with penguin plushies by the bedside, on the ceiling, and pretty much everywhere else. It will be like staying with a family of penguins for the duration of their stay.
Penguin Room Feature ②
After a visit to Asahikawa Zoo, guests can head back to their hotel room where a variety of fun penguin-related items are stocked including games, all of which will remind them of their time at the zoo.
Penguin Room Feature ③
The room is also decorated with boards featuring photos and information of animals at Asahikawa Zoo. The boards are handwritten by the zoo staff, something they do every spring season.
Hoshino Resorts OMO7 Asahikawa previously collaborated with Asahikawa Zoo when a polar bear themed room. Now, penguin lovers can have their dream come true as they spend their time surrounded by penguin decorations in their room. The hotel is just a 30-minute car ride from Asahikawa Zoo, so why not make a plan to experience both if you’re visiting Hokkaido this spring?
Information
Penguin Room
Opened: April 6, 2021
Location: Hoshino Resorts OMO7 Asahikawa
Bookings: https://hoshinoresorts.com/plans/JA/0000000201/0000000366
Official Website: https://omo-hotels.com/asahikawa/
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15.April.2021 | FOOD
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Nyan Cheese Mikan | Single Slice: ¥237 (Tax Included)
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Nyan Cheese Mikan
Japanese Product Name: にゃんチーみかん
Serving: April 22, 2021 – May 20, 202
Pre-Sale Branches: https://bit.ly/3cTMhYj
Neko Neko Cheesecake Official Website: https://nekonekocheesecake.com
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15.April.2021 | FOOD
Bandai released a new chewy and delicious custard pudding-flavoured confection at Lawson convenience stores in Japan on Tuesday in celebration of Pompompurin’s 25th anniversary, the popular character by Sanrio.
Mochi Mochi Pompompurin Yaki Pudding Flavour | ¥158 (Tax Included)
The cute confection is made to look like Pompompurin laying down. The chewy delight is filled with Japanese custard pudding-flavoured cream.
The packaging also features limited-edition artwork for Purin’s 25th year milestone where he is joined by his cute furry friends.
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Mochi Mochi Pompompurin Yaki Pudding Flavour
Japanese Product Name: もちもちポムポムプリン焼き プリン味
Released: April 13, 2021
Where: Lawson Japan (Select branches not participating, and not available at Natural Lawson or Lawson Store 100)
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Experience a Hotel Camping Experience at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto
Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto is collaborating outdoor recreation product brand Coleman to launch the Hotel Camp Buffet which will run from May 1 to August 31 at the hotel.
Guests can enjoy a fusion of the hotel and camping experiences as Coleman provides their tents, tables, chairs, and other outdoor items to be used at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto. The hotel chef, Honda, has also conceived a camp buffet for guests to enjoy at both lunchtime and dinnertime.
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Coleman x Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto Hotel Camp Buffet
Individual Room Plan | Capacity: 4-6 People
Enjoy a camping buffet with tents, chairs, and other camping goods provided by Coleman. Everything will already be set up for guests to enjoy.
Lunch & Dinner Buffet Menus
Dinner
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・Chicken paella
Lunch
・Frankfurt and smoked berry ham
Lunch & Dinner
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Information
Hotel Camp Buffet
Where: ALL DAY DINING KAZA (Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto Floor 1F)
Address: 1 Taimatsuchō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto
Running: May 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021
Times: [Lunch] 11:30-15:00 (Last Orders 13:00) / [Dinner] 17:30-21:00 (Last Orders 19:00)
Bookings: Must be made 3 days in advance. Slots are two hours max.
Price: ¥6,050 (Includes lunch and dinner buffet and room)
Lunch/Dinner: https://www.rihga.co.jp/kyoto/restaurant/list/kaza/menu/lunch/
Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto Official Website: https://www.rihga.co.jp/kyoto
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Japanese candy company UHA Mikakuto has collaborated with the video game TETRIS® to launch pre-sales on their new Tsumu Gummy TETRIS® which hit shelves on Monday (April 12) in Japan.
Tsumu Gummy TETRIS® | ¥370 (Before Tax)
The colourful gummies arrive in seven different forms, shaped and coloured like the blocks in TETRIS®, meaning you can stack them as well as eat them. They are an assortment of green grape, red grape, orange, and strawberry flavours, and one pack weighs in at 180g.
Tetris ® & © 1985~2021 Tetris Holding.
Information
Tsumu Gummy TETRIS®
Pre-Sale: April 12, 2021
UHA Mikakuto Official Website: https://www.uha-mikakuto.co.jp/
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Kaori’s Easy Recipe: Learn to Make Baymax Mushi-Pan Steamed Bread
With just a small bit of ingenuity, turn everyday food into something cute using Kaori’s Easy Recipe! With a few simple ideas, an ordinary recipe magically transforms into a cute dish.
Today, I’ll teach you how to make Baymax mushi-pan steamed bread.
Ingredients
This recipe makes 5 portions
140g strong flour
20g granulated sugar
Pinch of salt
3g dry yeast
3g baking powder
5g vegetable oil
85ml-90ml milk (room temperature)
1
Mix everything together in a food processor. If you don’t have a food processor, you can also knead the ingredients well by hand.
2
Ferment at 40℃ for 40 minutes. If you don’t have a fermentation machine, leave in a warm environment.
3
Once the dough has doubled in size, divide into five portions and put into separate cups. If using paper cups, rub a little bit of oil inside.
4
Bake in the oven at 40℃ for 20-25 minutes.
5
After baking, steam in a steamer for 12-13 minutes. If you don’t have a steamer, put into a frying pan or large pot with a little bit of water and cover.
6
Once cooled, use some nori seaweed to make Baymax’s face and you’re done!
Kaori Kubota (@kaopan27)
I live in Hokkaido and I love to make character themed foods, desserts and pastries♡
I want to see my family smile, so I enjoy putting in a bit of effort to make character foods and changing food into something cute♡
You can see more of my character foods and character bento boxes on my Instagram page → @kaopan72
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French chocolatier Pierre Hermè Represents Products Of Kochi Prefecture
13.April.2021 | FOOD
Pierre Hermè, the French pastry chef and chocolatier, has founded a brand called “Made in Pierre Hermè” in 2018 where he represents the wonderful products of Japan that he specially selected to share with the world.
The producers and farmers of Kochi prefecture, Japan collaborated with “Made in Pierre Hermè”
Line ups of Kochi Fair organised by “Made in Pierre Hermè”
The Tokyo branches of “Made in Pierre Hermè” launched in 2020 followed by their Fukuoka Airport branch opening in Spring 2021. The new branches openig soon. From 2021, which marks the 3rd Anniversary of the brand, they will hold a fair every 3 months to introduce and celebrates excellent producers and products in each region in collaboration with local governments across Japan in order to deliver brand’s concept more starting with Kochi prefecture where is surrounded by abundant nature and food culture. The Kochi fair is set to open from April 16 to July 31 at all branches of “Made in Pierre Hermè”. A kick-off event of the fair is happening on April 15 at COMMUNE Omotesando in Tokyo.
The fair will be featuring the hidden gems of Kochi such as Kochi Yuzu citrus macarons, salad dressings made of vegetables locally produced, Hachi-kin, the produced poultry, canned Tuna, Tosayama ginger ale, matcha and Kochi yuzu citrus brownies, yuzu peel cookies and more. In addition, collaboration products with Kochi producers such as sun-dried salt gelato, tomato ketchup, and green tea will be on sale. Don’t miss the chance to taste the flavour of Kochi proudly represents by Pierre Hermè!
Information
Made in Pierre Hermè
Made in Pierre Hermè Kochi Marche
Kick-off Event: April 15, 2021 from 11:00 to 18:00Where: COMMUNE Omotesando
Made in Pierre Hermè Kochi Fair
Running: April 16, 2021- July 31, 2021
Where: All Made in Pierre Hermè branches
Official Site:https://www.pierreherme.co.jp/ph/ -
Mister Donut Japan Releases 2nd limited- edition Gion Tsujiri Matcha Doughnuts
12.April.2021 | FOOD
Mister Donut Japan released its new tasty collection of limited-edition doughnuts in collaboration with Gion Tsujiri, the famous tea shop in Kyoto from April 9.
The Line Up
Fluffy Uji Matcha Mochi with Black Honey
Fluffy Uji Matcha Mochi with Soybean Whipped Cream
Fluffy Uji Matcha with Azuki Red Beans Mochi
Pon de Double Uji Matcha
Pon de Double Uji Matcha with Black Honey Mochi
Pon de Double Uji Matcha with Soybean Whipped Cream and Azuki Red Beans
Uji Matcha Chocolate, Azuki Red Beans and Rice Cake Balls Pie
Special Edition: Mister Donut Voucher Card with Masaki Sudaミ
The 1st edition of collection released on March 12 with the theme of colouration
that enhances the colour of matcha. The new edition launching this time was developed with the theme of Japanese ingredients such as black honey that brings harmony with matcha. “Fluffy Uji Matcha” series consist of 3 flavours made of luxurious Kyoto Uji Matcha with fluffy donut which marks its first appearance of this year. “Fluffy Uji Matcha with Black Honey” is a glossy doughnut coated with matcha chocolate with black honey filling. A wide variety of doughnut featuring 7 combinations of matcha and Japanese ingredients are unbearably delicious and unmissable.
Mister Donut holds a promotional campaign in collaboration with the Japanese movie God of Kinema starring Masaki Suda, current image model of the brand.
During the campaign, follow Mister Donut’s official Twitter account and upload pictures of the collection with hashtag “#ミスドでつや抹茶” and 428 lucky customers can win a voucher worth ¥500 with exclusive design features Masaki Suda. Additionally, 67 lucky customers who have also participated in the 1st edition of Mister Donut ×Gion Tsujiri collection campaign previously can receive a voucher worth ¥2,000.
Enjoy popular limited-edition doughnuts with Gion Tsujiri until your heart’s content.
Information
misdo meets Gion Tsujiri
Running: April 9, 2021 – May, 2021
Campaign Duration: April 4, 2021- April 30, 2021
Campaign Page: https://www.misterdonut.jp/campaign/matcha
Official Site: https://www.misterdonut.jp
Mister Donut Official Twitter account: https://twitter.com/misterdonut_jp( @misterdonut_jp)