Kofukudo has been selling delicious and elegant Japanese sweets for over 140 years. From June 14, they will release a new season-limited flavour of their popular *daifuku. The season-limited sweet will be called Sakuranbo Daifuku. (Cherry Daifuku).   *Daifuku is a type of round, sweet mochi dough that is traditionally filled with a sweet filling such as red bean paste.

Cherry Daifuku: ￥270 each (after tax)

These daifuku are made using the seasonal Sato Nishiki cherries which are at their peak harvest time in June. This means that this is the only season where you can truly enjoy the beautiful flavour of this cherry. After extensive trial and error, a wonderfully balanced daifuku was created. The white bean jam has a mild sweet scent of cherry. Paying the slightest attention to detail, the sweet was carefully crafted in order to fully extract the fresh and juicy flavour of the cherries whilst preserving their high quality sweetness. A cherry casually sits on top of the white mochi of the daifuku. You just won't be able to resist taking pictures of this cute treat.    This is perfect to set out on the dining table at a party. These seasonal sweet treats would also make the perfect gift when visiting a friend.   Take a light bite of luxurious daifuku to experience the best of traditional Japanese sweets.

McDonald's full-time barrister café feature McCafé by Barista serves original café coffee. As part of McDonald's, they will launch summer drinks on Wednesday 12th June. From this day, the Peach Smoothie will be sold. There will also be a limited-time summer fruits smoothie which will be changed approximately every month. The first drink for round one is the Mango and Passionfruit Smoothie.  

Peach Smoothie: M: ¥440, L:  ¥480       Extra toppings M: ¥500 Extra toppings L: ¥540

The summer drinks season will continue until late September. This year will mark the fifth year running of McCafé by Barista's popular menu. This summer, the Peach Smoothie will keep you refreshed with its peachy goodness. Peach purée and peach tea syrup is mixed to create the body of the smoothie. The drink is topped with a sauce filled with chunky pieces of peach.

Mango & Passionfruit Smoothie: M: ¥490, L: ¥530,       Extra toppings: M: ¥550 , L: ¥590

The limited-time drinks will be changed approximately each month. For the first round, the Mango and Passionfruit Smoothie is on the menu with its southern tropical vibes.  The refreshing mango sauce made from Alphonso mango purée is combined with a flavourful yet moderately sour passionfruit sauce. The sauces are then mixed with ice. The drink is topped with a sweet and fruity sauce which contains chunky fruit pieces. The sweet and sour balance is just right. In addition, if you pay an extra ¥60 on top of your purchase when you order either of these drinks, you can increase the toppings on your drink!   A round two and three of fruit smoothie summer drinks series has been planned. Don't forget to pick up a stamp card! Every time you purchase from this menu, you will receive a stamp. Collect four and you will be awarded with a free smoothie from the regular menu or a frappé (M size)   These smoothies are full of fruity feelings! Enjoy layers of luxury to your heart's content.

The reigning ruler of Café La Bohéme and La Bohéme Qualita's menu is the Strawberry Bonbon Parfait. As a summer special, a new challenger; the Lemon and Pineapple Bonbon Parfait, is stepping in from Monday 10th June 2019! Which will you pick?

Lemon and Pineapple Bonbon Parfait　¥1,200 + tax

The trademark feature of the new Lemon and Pineapple Bonbon Parfait is its luxurious mountain-load of fresh pineapple fruit pieces and round lemon slices! Enjoy the yoghurt with the sweet yet sour pineapple. It also contains cool honey lemon jelly. The perky vitamin C colour of this summer-limited bonbon parfait will add rays of summer vibes to your beautiful smile!

Strawberry Bonbon Parfait　¥1,200 + tax

As the regular favourite and ruling champion, the Strawberry Bonbon Parfait will remain standing proudly on the summer menu from its unshakable position! Sweet yet sour strawberries are piled generously on top of this parfait, making it perfect for a social media post!   La Bohéme has many regular customers who order the same bonbon parfait time and time again. Of course, you can pop by on your own or even with good company. This would make a great date spot ー you could both order different drinks, taste and compare them and upload all your beautiful summery pictures to social media! This would also make for the perfect dessert, or even just something to enjoy on the go!   These popular bonbon parfaits are definitely worthy of being part of your Instagram feed!

This is the first article of a new series here on MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON we are calling Mogu Mogu Nippon ("Gobbling Japan").   It's no secret that we here at MMN love eating. At any time of the day someone in the office is eating or drinking something. We have a particular weakness for new products and limited edition seasonal items that are released here in Japan. From time to time, someone will buy something and share it amongst everyone!   In Mogu Mogu Nippon, we will showcase a selection of food, sweets and more that we want to recommend to you―our readers. For this first entry, we are heading to the convenience store to review the Häagen-Dazs Mini Cup Houjicha Latte.   Here in Japan, Häagen-Dazs regularly scoops out a variety of limited edition ice cream flavours, many of which are tea flavoured.   The one we recommend is their Houjicha Latte. This flavour was first released back in 2017 and has gone on to become hugely popular. Demand for this limited edition product to return has been huge (and I'm one of those people!). If you love tea, especially Japanese tea, then you'll find this one irresistible.   Matcha and matcha flavoured products are enjoying a boom around the world today. Like matcha, there are a lot of houjicha items sold here in Japan. The Houjicha Latte Häagen-Dazs ice cream is on sale right now for a limited time. I ate mine during snack time.   Upon opening the lid you are met with a spiralling marble-like pattern in your ice cream which are two different types of houjicha. The ice cream is rich and has a full-bodied milk flavour. This is coupled with the fragrance and delicious taste of the tea making for a seriously refreshing ice cream. The balance between the flavours is perfect, so you get richness but your taste buds are also left feeling refreshed.   The ice cream isn't overly sweet and has just the right amount of bitterness from the houjicha. The sweetness of the milk fills your mouth and harmonises it all.   We recommend the Häagen-Dazs Mini Cup Houjicha Latte to those looking to eat a dessert made in Japan. You can pick up a cup at most convenience stores across the country, so be sure to give it a try if you're here for summer, especially if you've never tried houjicha sweets or desserts before!

Hello, my name is Banako and I am a MOSHI MOSHI Friend!Today I'm going to introduce you to a café called Chansonnier Acorite, which is located close to Mejiro Station; an area bustling with life. Just a minute walk from the station and you will be surrounded by European interior decor and utensils, and gorgeous cakes that are the talk of the town!To get there, exit the station, turn left and go down the stairs and you will immediately find it.   I ordered the cake set that even allows you to choose your own plate. (￥1,280) This set comes with one cake of your choice and a drink. Don't forget to choose your own plate! It was so hard to choose from these beautiful plates, yet having a choice definitely sparked delight. These plates were specially selected and have been imported all the way from Europe.You can see the delicious cakes through the showcase. From there, you can choose which one you want. The cakes vary depending on the season and time of day. I ordered the most popular cake and drink combination; the Rose Chiffon Cake and a Hot Tea.   The Rose Chiffon Cake looked beautiful and tasted just as good as it looked. The fluffy sponge cake was topped with some moderately sweet cream and faintly fragranced rose petals.   This could be easily consumed by anyone ー even those who don't really like sweet desserts. This place is full of fun little details, such as the cute teacup that matched the plate I chose and the unique and playful design of the teapot.After finishing the delicious meal, I had kiwi and strawberry tea. It had a refreshing yet slightly sour taste and was very easy to finish.Besides cakes, there is also a breakfast menu, and a beef stew set menu of which only 20 meals are served per day. Recently, the café has been creating original collaboration menus by cooperating with models and illustrators.   This place is both close to the station and is loved by many regular customers. If you are looking for comfortable spot where you can relax for hours, look no further.    Come heal yourself and relax with some delicious afternoon tea at Chansonnier Acorite.

The Star Festival celebration Tanabata Days is currently underway at Disneyland, but it's already over 30 degrees outside. You'll find yourself all sweaty just by standing up. That's why today we will be introducing you to foods and drinks that will keep you cool and refreshed in this baking heat.   A Cute Mickey Biscuit Ice Cream ♡Head to ICE CREAM CONES at World Bazaar to get your hands on a soft serve ice cream with chocolate (￥500). A wafer cone is filled with  delicious soft serve ice cream and then topped with chocolate sauce and bright, colourful chocolate. Finally, a biscuit decorated with Mickey's winky face is placed on top.    The shop's interior is decorated with cute pastel colours which make it the perfect spot for a picture, however, a picture with Cinderella's castle in the background is also a grand idea.This is perfect for those of you who are looking for something both refreshing and cute. The ice cream has a rejuvenating flavour and tastes perfect along with the bitter cone.   A Refreshing Cold Meal: Beef Salad Udon NoodlesThis one is recommended for those of you who are hungry but want to eat something cool rather than a burger. If this is you, head to Plazma Ray's Diner at Tomorrowland for their cold beef karubi udon (￥780).   Thick cold noodles are served in a delicious soup along with pieces of beef, aubergine, okra and other summer vegetables. It even includes a pink fish paste cake cut into the shape of Mickey's face. You are bound to finish this refreshing meal quickly on a hot summer's day.   Perfect for the Peckish : A Sweet TreatThe same shop sells a Monsters, Inc-themed Mike sandwich biscuit that is filled with chocolate ganache (￥400). This is the perfect pick-me-up when you're in search of a quick energy boost. Cool chocolate and marshmallows are squished between the two biscuits. Have you noticed the giant eye on the top of the biscuit? You just won't be able to resist taking a photo. When you're slightly peckish, make sure to give it a try!   A Moderately Sweet Refreshing DrinkThis one is for the coffee-lovers. Pop by Café Orléans to pick up the D's Delights Vanilla Smoothie & Coffee Jelly (￥500). Underneath the vanilla smoothie is a layer of coffee jelly. The top of the smoothie is filled with cocoa. We recommend you thoroughly mix the vanilla smoothie and coffee jelly before drinking it. The sweetness of the smoothie and the bitterness of the coffee jelly are a match made in heaven. When you're tired of walking and need something sweet and refreshing, this drink is sure to power you up back to full battery.   Fruity Shaved Ice With Actual Fruit PiecesLast but not least is the Shaved Ice (￥400) which is sold at many places including Huey, Dewey and Louie's Good Time Cafe. There are two flavours to choose from; Japanese pear and Japanese orange. The sauce poured all over your ice contains actual pieces of fruit that will bring you right back to life. If you pay an extra ￥400, you can get your shaved ice served in a Toy Story-themed souvenir cup that you can take back home with you.   With all the sun and excitement at Disneyland, you could overheat, so please take care and make sure to rejuvenate yourself with something refreshing and delicious!© Disney