Winter – the season where you just want to stay in and eat snacks and sweet stuff all day. If we’re talking Japanese sweets, then nothing beats matcha! Here’s a list of some of the matcha sweets on sale in Japan this winter season.
7 levels of matcha chocolate intensity at Nanaya
Nanaya are introducing some new items to their line-up this winter. Behold: a new range of matcha chocolate with 7 different matcha flavour intensities to choose from. The chocolate contains no flavourings or additives. It is made with milk produced in Shizuoka Prefecture and comes packaged in a cup an original design with 7 levels of matcha richness to choose from. As you go up the levels the flavour of the matcha gets more intense. As of now, the No. 7 cup is said to be the most matcha intense flavour in the world. (*currently being surveyed).
Full Details: http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/74860
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Nanaya Fujieda Main Store
Address: 141-1 Uchiseto, Fujiedashi, Shizuoka Prefecture
TEL: 054-646-7783
Nanaya Aoyama Store
Address: Nanaya Chocolate Shop, 2-8-3 Shibuya, Shibuya, Tokyo
Nanaya Gelato Shop, 2-7-12 Shibuya, Shibuya, Tokyo
TEL: 03-6427-9008
Official Website: http://nanaya-matcha.com/
Lindt’s Christmas tree matcha hot chocolate
Lindt’s delicious hot chocolate looks just like a Christmas tree – the contrast between red and green is an exciting visual feast for the eyes (before delighting your taste buds!). This exquisite beverage uses a rich hot chocolate and is topped with Uji matcha whipped cream, matcha sauce, matcha powder and freeze-dried strawberries. You can pick from two different versions: the “dark” drink where you can enjoy the thick taste of cocoa, and the “milk” type which has a softer flavour.
Full Details: http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/73541
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Lindt’s Limited Edition Winter Drink
・Matcha Hot Chocolate Drink
Available: November 15, 2017 to January 1, 2018
Price: ￥1,234 at Ginza branch
(Eat in – the drink will be served in a glass mug cup)
￥669 at all other branches.
Available at all Lindt Chocolate Cafe stores.
Luxurious Uji matcha cream cake on sale at Tsujiri in Ginza
The “Kyo Koi Cha Gateau TSUJIRI” is a high quality cake that perfectly combines lavish matcha white chocolate cream with bitter cocoa sponge. The soft texture and rich, melt-in-the-mouth flavour of the matcha cream is simply irresistible. The wave pattern decorating the top of the cake is based on Kyoto’s zen gardens. This luxurious, traditional Uji matcha cake is a perfect as a gift from Ginza to somebody (or yourself…). Check out the other limited edition goodies too at the full article below.
Full Details: http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/72181
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Kyo Koi Cha Gateau TSUJIRI
Price: ￥1,800 (￥1,994 w/ tax)
Released: October 20, 2017
Available: Tsujiri, Ginza branch (GINZA SIX)
Store: Tsujiri (Ginza branch)
Address: GINZA SIX B2, 6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Open: 10:30-20:30
No fixed holidays.
TEL: 03-6263-9988
Tsujiri Homepage: http://www.tsujiri.jp
Matcha menu collaboration between Mister Donut & Gion Tsujiri!
Mister Donut have teamed up with Gion Tsujiri, a shop specializing in Uji matcha, to release two very special matcha drinks: the “Hot Matcha Au Lait – Soy Milk Whip” and the “Cotton Snow Café – Matcha.” The matcha in these drinks are made using a traditional stone-ground method known as “ishiusu hiki seiho.” Gion Tsujiri use their own freshly harvested matcha which they grind with a stone mill. Gion Tsujiri have been running their business for more than 150 years.
Full Details: http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/66447
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Hot Matcha Au Lait – Soy Milk Whip (￥356)
Cotton Snow Café – Matcha (￥518)
*all prices listed include tax
Available: August 22, 2017 to March 2018
Sold at select Mister Donut stores in Japan.
14-layer strawberry daifuku parfait
The “strawberry daifuku” is a very familiar sweet to people of all ages in Japan. Everything about this delectable – its spongy and sweet, creamy texture and sour strawberry flavour cream – has been put into a glorious parfait. Standing at a heavenly 14 layers tall in one glass, the parfait contains matcha ice cream, cooked matcha, winter fruits such as mikan, chestnuts, and much more. Not only is the flavour of this stack fit for the gods, it’s also a wonder to look at.
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Hotel Hankyu International
Address: 19-19 Chayamachi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi
Website: https://www.hankyu-hotel.com/hotel/hh/hhinternational
Japanese Winter Parfait – “Hiver”
Price: ￥1,500 (incl. service charge and tax)
Available: November 1, 2017 to February 28, 2018
Shop: Tea Lounge “Parterre” (hotel 2nd floor)
Open: 10:00-19:00
TEL: 06-6377-3631
Learn how to make your very own “Marron Rilakkuma Matcha Mousse” at home
We recommend this one for people who want to try making their own matcha sweets at home. This Japanese style mousse is perfect to be enjoyed during this season. Why not try it yourself? Kaori can teach you how to make this, and lots of other cute Japanese recipes, at home! Check out her article below.
Full Article: http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/73760
Is your mouth watering yet? Hopefully these tasty treats have given you a reason to leave your warm room. Pick your favourite and go!
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Kobe is filled with famous sightseeing spots like the nostalgic Ijinkan neighborhood and port. The city is packed with fashionable shops and restaurants and is highly regarded for its selection of tasty sweets!The port city, with over 150 years of history, has fostered a unique and diverse culinary culture. Recently, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu began starring in a series of promotional videos for the Gastropolis Kobe project. The artist traveled to the city to partake in plenty of delicious treats, and MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON went along for the ride! Here are some of the singer's favorite spots around town.
Kobe, known as a city where East meets West, is lined with sweets shops that are unique to the area. The tea salon TOOTH TOOTH Dekoboko Sabo opened in 2019 in the Kobe City Museum and offers a menu that mixes Western food and sweets with tea and ingredients from traditional Japanese cuisine. Kyary ordered the Dekoboko Sabo Afternoon Tea Set, a collection of western sweets blended with the essence of traditional Japanese flavors. Guests are invited to enjoy their tea and sweets in a one-of-a-kind space filled with Meiji period flare and retro Western furniture. Those interested will need to make a reservation, so be sure to remember the next time you’re in Kobe. TOOTH TOOTH Decoboco SaboAddress: 24 Kyomachi, Chuo Ward, Kobe (Inside the Kobe City Museum)Hours: 9:30-17:30 (Last Order at 16:30) Closed MondaysOfficial Site: https://toothtooth.com/restaurant/decoboco-sabo The next stop was Kobe Nankin-machi, one of the three major Chinatowns in Japan. Kobe MILK is known nationwide for its Apricot Pudding, which is made with local ingredients. The raw apricot pudding is mixed with milk brought from the foot of Mt. Rokko and other ingredients from Hyogo Prefecture. Of course, Kyary ordered some, and was amazed by its fluffy texture. You can only enjoy it in Kobe–also, the shop sells other puddings mixed with seasonal fruits, so don’t miss those either! Kobe MILKAddress: Shin-Motomachi Building 1F (1 Motomachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe)Hours: Weekdays 9:30-19:00 / Weekends 9:30-19:30Official Site: https://kobe-milk.com For Kyary’s final stop, the singer visited the Moore House, a cafe located in a building with over 100 years of history. Guests are surrounded by greenery, and the Western-style building is incredibly elegant. The Strawberry Mille-feuille Kyary ordered was created by an expert patissier and based on the strawberry mille-feuille recipe from the legendary French restaurant Maxim’s de Paris in Ginza. A generous amount of custard cream complements the crispy pie crust and enhances the sweetness of the fresh strawberries. We’d recommend it with a glass of champagne–if you’re of age. Kitano Ijin-kan Moore HouseAddress: 2-9-3 Kitanocho, Chuo-ku, KobeHours: 11:00-17:00Closed TuesdaysOfficial Site: https://www.kitanomoore.com/cafe/ The streets of Kobe are packed with sweets that you can only enjoy if you visit. Why not come experience these incredible spots like Kyary did? Kobe Sweets Trailer: https://youtu.be/Sx9B1ZdAvlI -
ANNA’S by Landtmann, a cafe located inside +Q Beauty on the 6th floor of Shibuya Scramble Square, has begun selling two Halloween cakes! These spooky sweets will be available until October 31, 2022. Halloween Mont Blanc
Halloween Poison Apple Guests will be able to snag the Halloween Mont Blanc and Halloween Poison Apple cakes, available for ¥580 each including tax. The Mont Blanc is filled with pumpkin custard and Chantilly cream. The Poison Apple is a sweet and sour cake featuring a blend of chocolate mousse covered in red glaze and applesauce with apple pulp. Which of these two adorable cakes would you like to enjoy this autumn? Information
ANNA’S by Landtmann Halloween Cakes
Available: October 4 – October 31, 2022
Official Site: https://www.giraud.co.jp/annas/
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Keio Plaza Hotel in Tokyo will hold a special Christmas-themed Sylvanian Families buffet starting November 1, 2022. This is the second Sylvanian Families event following the previous Halloween-themed buffet, which became extremely popular. Some guests even bring their own Sylvanian Families dolls! Starting in November, visitors can enjoy a full lineup of 20 scrumptious dishes inspired by the cake shop found in Sylvania Village. Some sweets are also inspired by the many beloved characters found in the series, and anyone wanting to get into the Christmas spirit won’t want to miss this exclusive event. For those without a sweet tooth, some light lunches will also be available. The restaurant will also erect a decorative display of Sylvanian Families enjoying a Christmas party and a sweet diorama made exclusively of desserts by the pasty chef. Guests can enjoy tea time while getting lost in this magical world, so get excited about the Christmas season! 1. Sweets Inspired by the World of Sylvanian Families
2. Become Enthralled by a Wonderful Winter World of Sweets 3. Exclusive! Sweets Diorama and Sylvanian Families Photo Spot 4. Light Meals Perfect for Winter and Burgers Featuring Original Illustrations 5. A Special Plan to Enjoy the Buffet with Sylvanian Families Babies Information
Sweets Collection with Sylvanian Families
Running: November 1 – December 31, 2022
Venue: Keio Plaza Hotel’s Jurin Restaurant
Price: ¥5,500 (Adults) / ¥3,000 (Children 4-12) *Children under 3 free
Details/Reservations: https://www.keioplaza.co.jp/event/autumn-sweets/#event02
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From October 21 until November 30, 2022, Hilton Tokyo Odaiba will hold the Touken Ranbu ONLINE Special Buffet ~Black & White~ event! This second collaboration with the popular series will be held Grillogy Bar and Grill on the second floor. Dessert Menu
Drink Menu Drink Order Bonus: Original Coaster (8 varieties) At the buffet, guests can enjoy luxurious dishes inspired by characters from the sword-centered game and anime series. The desserts blend Japanese and Western cuisine, and special cocktails will be available during the first phase, each coming with a special coaster as a bonus! In addition, original goods will be on sale at the venue, so don't miss it! Information
Touken Ranbu ONLINE Special Buffet ~Black & White~
Running: October 21 – November 30, 2022
Reservation Start Dates and Times:
Lottery Opens: September 16, 12:00~
General Reservations Open: October 6, 12:00~
*Lottery reservations and general reservations will be open
for the first and second runs.*Please see the official website for the full reservation schedule.
Venue: Hilton Tokyo Odaiba 2F Restaurant, Grillogy Bar and Grill
*Reservations required
Tickets/Details: https://odaiba.site/
Online Shop: https://touken-yorozuya.com/
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From October 1 until October 31, Yokohama Royal Park Hotel will hold a special Halloween Fair at its delicatessen and lounge Coffret. In addition to six playful sweets from the Halloween Frankenstein to the Halloween Mummy, two types of autumn bread featuring pumpkin and purple sweet potato will be available, allowing guests to enjoy the taste of the season!
Halloween Frankenstein Halloween Cat
Halloween Mont Blanc
Halloween Mummy
Halloween Pudding
Halloween Pound Cake
Pumpkin Cream Fondue / Halloween Anpan
Come enjoy this Halloween with some cute and silly sweets!Information
Halloween Fair
Running: October 1 – October 31, 2022
Venue: Coffret Delicatessen and Lounge, 1F
Hours: Lounge 10:00-20:00 (*Cakes served starting at 11:00) /
Delicatessen 11:00-20:00
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Taisho Pharmaceuticals has announced a new flavor of Vicks Medicated Drops available only in Japan! The Matcha flavor will be available starting October 1, 2022.
VICKS Medicated Drops are lozenges perfect to relieve sore throats, and in an attempt to make a product for everyone’s taste, 14 flavors have been developed so far–five fruit types, three refreshing types, and six sugarless types. Matcha has become a more popular flavor among both young and old people in recent years, and this Japan-only flavor is sure to be a hit. The active ingredient, CPC, disinfects and sterilizes the mouth, so the next time you feel a cold coming on, try one of these lozenges out. Information
VICKS Medicated Drops (Matcha)
Release Date: October 1, 2022
Brand Site: https://brand.taisho.co.jp/vicks/