Chances are you’ve seen the Hokkaido Menkoi Nabe Kuma-chan Onsen. Menkoi means ‘cute’ in Hokkaido dialect, and these cute little bears are made from soup stock. Set them in a pot, and they begin to melt, looking like they’re enjoying a hot spring bath. Once they melt, you can enjoy their delicious flavor! Currently, the only place in Japan to offer this adorable and creative dish is a little shop in Miyamasu-Zaka, Shibuya, which opened in 2021. The shop is full every day, and getting a reservation can take up to a month!   For those unable to visit Japan, you can now purchase these tasty bears online.  Variations Available Online   Grab one of these cute bears and whip up the tastiest and most adorable meal you’ve ever had!

A collaboration between 'Maruko & Cojicoji' and FruitsBOX DAIKANYAMA has been announced. The 'Maruko & Cojicoji Fruit Sandwich POP UP SHOP' will be open between October 16 and October 31 in Kinshicho TERMINA 2.   

Matcha Bean Paste & Strawberry Sandwich

 

Hokkaido Suzu Akane! Strawberry Sandwich

 

Four Seasons! FruitsBOX Sandwich

 

Crispy Taste! Banana and Chocolate Chip Sandwich

   

Collab Goods

 

Tote Bag: ¥2,200 (Tax Incl.)

 

Parka (FREE SIZE: Length 71cm, Width 58cm, Shoulder Width 52cm): ¥6,050 (Tax Incl.)

   FruitsBOX DAIKANYAMA is a fruit sandwich specialty store that opened in 2019. The 'Maruko & Cojicoji' lineup will include eight new sandwiches. You'll get addicted to the new Matcha Paste and Strawberry sandwich, which combines the sweet and sour taste of strawberries and a rich bean paste! The pop up shop will stock a parka and tote bag, which both feature original artwork, alongside a! exciting collection of 50 Chibi Maruko-chan and Cojicoji items to purchase! Why not check it out?

  The fruit sandwich eatery Maruichi Seika has opened a pop-up shop on the second floor of Kita-Senju Marui in Adachi, Tokyo. The shop is a collaboration between the popular local restaurant Ippo Ippo and Maruichi, a long-standing and much-loved fruit shop.Fruit is the key ingredient at Maruichi Seika where they want customers stuffing their cheeks with strawberries, oranges, pineapple, and more. Fruit is packed into fat sandwiches and combined with mascarpone cheese for a filling treat. The bread is provided by Furansuya, a local bakery in Kita-Senju that has been running for over 10 years.

A Select Look at the Line-Up

  Sky Berry | ¥740 (Tax Included)This sandwich is named after a particular variety of strawberry is known as the Sky Berry. It's sourced from Tochigi Prefecture and is known for its superior sweetness, juiciness, and the fact that it's low in acidity. Ordering this lets you enjoy three different kinds of well-known strawberry: the titular Sky Berry, the Tochiotome which is also from Tochigi, and the classic Amaou from Fukuoka.   Setoka | ¥840 (Tax Included)The Setoka is a rare and super sweet, full-bodied citrus fruit that's normally given as a gift in Japan. In sandwich form, it enjoys a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess.   Pineapple | ¥630 (Tax Included)The Golden Pineapple from the Philippines is the variety used in this sandwich, packed with mouth-watering sweetness and offering a rich fruity fragrance.   Maruichi Mix | ¥740 (Tax Included)This sandwich is a combination of fruits including the Amaou strawberry from Fukuoka, the Kanjuku Kiwi from Ehime, and the Premium Banana from the Philippines. It also contains the best picked mikan which are bought fresh from the market every day.If you've never tried a fruit sandwich in Japan and are in Tokyo this winter, then don't miss out on Maruichi Seika's limited-time line-up.  

Kyoto-based confectionery company Bijuu opened its new shop "Fruits Panda by bekkaku" inside Kyoto Tower on June 4, 2020.  

Premium sandwiches made with high quality bread

Fruits Panda by bekkaku serves colourful and Instagrammable open sandwiches made from bread baked by Kyoto-based luxury bread company bekkaku which is topped with a variety of fresh fruits and one of the shop's rich creams. The in-house made creams, whether it be the caramel cream, condensed milk cream, or another, all bring out the delicious taste of both the fruit and bread.

Strawberry Panda (Strawberries/Red Bean Paste/Condensed Milk Cream): ¥350 (Tax Included)

Topped with fresh strawberries and sweet red bean paste, this open sandwich is served with a side of velvety condensed milk cream for a harmony of flavours.

Kiwi Panda (Kiwi/Honey Cream): ¥350 (Tax Included)

Sweet and sour kiwis coupled with sweet honey is a match made in heaven that creates a refreshing aftertaste.

Banana Panda (Banana/Chocolate Cream): ¥350 (Tax Included)

Subtly sweet fried bananas and rich chocolate cream are a classic combination which create a full-bodied aroma and delicious aftertaste.   The shop will also be selling bekku's "Tanabiki" bread, so if you visit the shop, use this opportunity to try out their luxurious loaves.   Fruits Panda by bekkaku plans to serve seasonal combinations too so customers can enjoy their open fruit sandwiches all year round.

Here at MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON, we post news and information about Japan in six languages. Our aim is to deliver a variety of content related to Japan for those who love and enjoy Japanese culture.   Right now, people across the globe are in self-isolation as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The same goes for Japan too, so we’ve taken this opportunity to create a new series on the website to show how we’re spending time at home here in Japan. The future is yet uncertain, and we hope for normality to return for all of us soon. We created a new articles series called Stay Home with which we hope to take your mind off the situation, even for just a little bit, to help you feel calmer. It might give you some tips on what you can do while spending time at home.   In this edition of Stay Home, we’re taking a look at five simple and kawaii fruit sandwiches that have been featured with the trending Japanese hashtag #おうちカフェ (“Cafe at Home”). Stuck for ideas for breakfast, lunch, or snacks? Then try making one of these super simple yet mouth-watering recipes.  

1: Fruit Sandwich @tgm___n

naho's fruit sandwich is layered in a specific way to make the fruit look like flowers. You can add an artistic touch to your sandwiches with just a bit of prep.   Ingredients ・Bread　・Yogurt　・Strawberries　・Grapes   Method 1: Add Greek yogurt to the sandwich. 2: Cut the strawberries and grapes in a cross-section and stuff into the bread. 3: Wrap and leave in the refrigerator for one hour. Slice down the middle and you're done!  

2: Dot Open Sandwiches @mari.asakanon

Mari's has served their fruit sandwich open-style and with plenty of fruit. The fresh cream and cream cheese adds a richness to the sandwich.   Ingredients ・Bread　・Fresh cream　・Cream cheese　・Fruits of your choice   Method 1: Layer cream cheese over the bread slices and then the fresh cream. 2: Top with your assorted fruit. 3: Cut into bite-size slices and tuck in!  

3: Strawberry Cake Style Fruit Sandwich @_ll_rire_ll_

riE.'s fruit sandwich is just like a cake! By arranging it correctly, she has transformed her sandwich into a strawberry dessert.   Ingredients ・Bread　・Strawberries　・Fresh Cream　・Honey　・Cinnamon   Method 1: Slice a thick cut of bread in half and fill with fresh cream and strawberries. 2: Spread fresh cream on the outside and top with strawberries 3: Drizzle with honey, sprinkle with a little lemon, and enjoy!  

4: Cocoa Bagel Fruit Sandwich @chiezzz8

chie's fruit sandwich is made using homemade cocoa bagels and ponkan orange, creating a sweet and sour flavour combination.   Ingredients ・Cocoa bagels　・Ponkan orange　・Greek yogurt　・Cream cheese   Method 1: Mix Greek yogurt and cream cheese to a ratio of 1:1. 2: Cut the bagels in half and add your yogurt and cream cheese mix. 3: Add the ponkan orange and enjoy!  

5: Hot Banana & Oreo Crispy Tiramisu Sandwich @ks.daidokoro

Kancho makes lots of different hot sandwich recipes. This is a simple one you can make using a frying pan.   Ingredients ・2 slices of bread　・5 Oreo Crispy Tiramisu　・Greek yogurt to taste　・1 banana　・30g shredded cheese　・Cinnamon powder to taste　・Honey to taste   Method 1: Top one slice of bread with Greek yogurt and add half the shredded cheese. 2: Add the Oreos (and fill the empty spaces with smashed Oreos). 3: Top with sliced banana, the cinnamon powder, and honey. 4: Add Greek yogurt and the rest of the shredded cheese to your other slice of bread. 5: Toast in a frying pan and press. Fry until both sides are a light brown and enjoy!   Bring the cafe experience into your own home with one of these 5 simple recipes.

Hello, readers of MMN! I'm Banako of the MOSHI MOSHI FRIENDS program.   Today, I'm here to show you a unique and stylish sandwich shop I visited in Shibuya called BUY ME STAND. Shibuya is home to countless restaurants and cafes, but if it's sandwiches you're looking for, this place is the one people are going to recommend. That's how famous it is! You can reach it in just a brisk 5-minute stroll from the New South Exit of Shibuya Station's JR Line building. You'll know it by the big windows and green and white stripes.   The store is managed by apparel brand SON OF THE CHEESE. The entire interior is coloured in mint green, and it has a vintage American vibe to it. Both the outside and inside are nothing short of stylish-looking. It has a second floor too which has table seats. I ordered the shop's most popular menu item: "Apple Cheeks." The sandwiches are cooked to order in an open kitchen in full view of the customers.   BUY ME STAND typically serves hot sandwiches. Most of them are filled with cheese which is grilled until melted and oozing. This is the Apple Cheeks, which costs ¥1,200. Take a look inside, what do you see? That's right. Just as the name of the sandwich suggests, is stuffed with apple slices. As well as apple, it also contains pork belly, onions, and Camembert cheese.   Apples and sandwiches are seemingly an unlikely combination, but by my first bite into the crunchy toast I was already hooked. The melted cheese coils itself delicious around the pork belly and onions while the apple adds a favourable sweetness to the combination of flavours. It was like happiness in my mouth.   It's quite a hearty sandwich, but it comes with a crunchy coleslaw salad which is a great palate cleanser and changes up the flavour party on your tongue, so you can get through it all no problem   Since there's a lot of ingredients packed inside their sandwiches, they are also served with a burger bag like when you eat a hamburger, so you can wrap it up to ensure nothing falls out.   Sandwiches are generally seen as a quick and light meal, but BUY ME STAND has redefined their image by making their sandwiches fat and filling. BUY ME STAND is open from 8am, and breakfast is sold until 11am where they serve a range of food options in addition to sandwiches. I wanted to try everything. The menus differ slightly for breakfast, lunch and dinner.   BUY ME STAND is in fact a chain sandwich shop and has branches not only in Shibuya, but Yokohama, Fukuoka, and even Okinawa too, and all of them are just as fancy as one another.   Pay a visit to BUY ME STAND yourself and find your sandwich of choice!