“Easter Day” is a festival that commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This year’s Easter Day will be held on the 1st of April (Sun.). The custom of celebrating Easter is slowly becoming establishing in Japan.
In this article, I will introduce to you some colorful sweets items related to Easter Day.
“Lindt Gold Bunny” Lindt
The spring-like sweets item, “Lindt Gold Bunny” is a symbol of Easter Day produced by Lindt. This gold-colored bunny uses high quality milk chocolate and the history of this sweets item dates back to 1952. 6 sizes (1kg, 500g, 200g, 100g, 50g and 10g) are available and two flavors; “dark chocolate with a brown ribbon” and “white chocolate with a white ribbon” are available.
■Information
Gold Bunny – milk (red ribbon)
50g – 520 yen, 100g – 820 yen, 200g – 1,540 yen. 500g – 5400 yen, 1kg – 10,800 yen (all prices include tax)
Gold Bunny Dark (Brown ribbon)
100g – 820 yen (tax included)
Gold Bunny White (white ribbon)
100g – 820 yen (tax included)
Lindt Japan website: http://www.lindt.jp/
“HAPPY COLORFUL EASTER” Odakyu Hyakkaten Shinjuku Store
Odakyu Hyakkaten will hold the event titled, “HAPPY COLORFUL EASTER” from the 5th of April (Wed.) to the 16th (Sun.) in shopping areas inside their Shinjuku store. In addition to popular sweets items using the motif of rabbit, many food items which are suitable to be eaten at parties like meat loaf with “Torowaguro” boiled eggs and “Tonkatsu Maisen ” fillet cutlet using eggs will be sold.
■Information
“HAPPY COLORFUL EASTER”
Date: 04/05 (Wed.) to 04/16 (Sun.)
Venue: Odakyu Hyakkaten Shinjuku Main Building / Halk shopping areas
Address: 1-1-3, Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
TEL: 03-3342-1111 (CEO)
“Easter Campaign” Café Kaila
“Café Kaila” is now holding the event titled, “Easter Campign” at both their Omotesando Store and Maihama Store (until the 16th of April, 2017). They will sell limited-time-offer items using lots of eggs. One Easter-limited item will be discounted (50%) if you say, “Happy Easter” when making an order.
■Information
Omotesando Store
Address: 〒150-0041 Shibuya Modi 9F, 1-21-3 Shibuya-ku, jinnan, Tokyo
Business hours: <weekdays> 9:00 to 20:00 (L.O. 19:20)
<Saturday, Sunday and holidays> 8:00 to 20:00 (L.O. 19:20)
Fixed holidays: undecided
Maihama Store
Address: 〒279-8529, IKSPALI, Tokyo Disney Resort Commercial Facility, 1-4, Yokohama, Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture
Business hours: <weekdays> 9:00 to 22:00 (L.O. 21:30>
<Saturday, Sunday, holiday> 8:00 to 22:00 (L.O. 21:30>
Fixed holiday: undecided
Detailed information：http://www.cafe-kaila.com/campaign_easter/
“The Capitol Easter 2018” at The Capitol Hotel Tokyu
The Capitol Hotel Tokyu will sell two kinds of original sweets items under the event name of “The Capitol Easter” at the pastry boutique, “ORIGAMI” from the 15th of March 2018. The “Easter Egg Chocolate” series has 10 varieties of animal-patterns. Caramel-coated nuts can be found inside the egg-shaped white chocolate. “Easter Egg Cookie” uses powdered vanilla beans and fermented butter.
■Information
The Capitol Easter 2018
Available store: Pastry Boutique “ORIGAMI” B2F
Address: 2-10-3, Nagatacho, Chiyodaku, Tokyo
Available period: 2018/03/15 (Thurs.) to 04/01 (Sun.)
URL：
https://www.capitolhoteltokyu.com/ja/restaurant/shop06/plan/1416181603364.html
“Easter Egg Hunt Sundae” PEANUTS Café
This is a sundae using the motif of “SNOOPY offering Easter eggs to his friends.” Marshmallows and edible flowers are place on top of whipped cream. The ingredients of this sweets item are banana, kiwi, “Tochiotome strawberries” (strawberry variety) ice cream, strawberry whip and strawberry ice cream. A truly delicious sundae!
■Information
Easter Egg Hunt Sundae – 980 yen (tax not included)
PEANUTS Cafe
Business hours：OPEN/10:00 – CLOSE/22:00
Address: 2-16-7, Aobadai, Meguroku, Tokyo
TEL：03-6455-1541
“Easter Cup” Ginza Cozy Corner
Ginza Cozy Corner will sell four kinds of “Easter” sweet items designed by Masuda Sebastian. These items will be sold at Ginza Cozy Corner from the 4th of March 2018 to the 1st of April. “Easter Cup” is a cupcake which uses rich-flavored cream and custard-flavored sponge cake. Four varieties (strawberry, banana, melon, blueberry) are available. The cupcakes with a unique-looking Easter pattern is cute and delicious at the same time!
■Information
Easter Cup
Available period: 2018/03/04 to 04/01
Price: 250 yen (270 yen – tax included)
Available stores: Ginza Cozy Corner’s stores selling fresh cakes
“Easter Egg” Joel Robuchon
“Le Boutique du Joel Robuchon” and “Le Pain de Joel Robuchon” will sell 2 kinds of Easter eggs (quantity limited – 70). The two Easter eggs are made of white chocolate colored red and green and it has a white spring flower as a decoration. Crunchy colorful chocolate with various textures are placed inside the sweet items and white chocolate is used as the foundation. The white flower is made with sugar.
■Information
Easter Egg
Available period: 2018/03/22 (Thurs.) to 04/01 (Sun.) (quantity limited)
Price: 2,300 yen (tax not included)
Available stores: Le Boutique du Joel Robuchon stores throughout Japan: http://www.robuchon.jp/laboutique
(Ebisu Garden Place Store: 03-5424-1345 / Roppongi Hills Store: 03-5772-7507 / Marunouchi store: 03-3217-2877)
Le Pain de Joel Robuchon stores: http://www.robuchon.jp/lepain
(Shibuya Hikarie ShinQs store: 03-6434-1837 / NEWoMan Shinjuku Store: 03-5361-6950
Let’s have wonderful Easter Day with these cute sweet items!
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Spring can already be seen on our calendars, but it’s sure still chilly, isn’t it?
Today, we’re taking another look at cute spring-inspired sweets which can’t wait for the Hanami season.
Patisserie Kihachi
Patisserie Kihachi will sell all kinds of cherry blossom sweets at select branches in Japan starting February 28th for a limited period. Look forward to tucking into some kawaii springtime delights such as their “Mont Blanct Sakura” that has a faint smell of cherry blossoms, and the cherry blossom leaf inspired “Verrine Sakura.”Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/90609
Pie Face
Pie Face is a pie shop that originates from Australia. Stores in Japan are set to release two new items: the “Mochi Mochi Warabi Mochi” and “Funwari Sakura Latte.” The former comes in the shop’s signature pie face pie with a cherry blossom flavour, while the latte is topped with cherry blossom flakes, evoking the call of spring.Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/88796
■Information
Happy Spring Pie Face (Japan only)
Mochi Mochi Warabi Mochi (￥345) – Available from 1 February 2018
Funwari Sakura Latte (￥421) – Available from 1 February 2018 to early April
*New products are limited in stock apart from the “Sakura Latte.”
*Above prices include tax.
Branches: Pie Face Shibuya MODI / Maihama Ikspiari / Ekimaru Osaka
Starbucks Coffee
Starbucks chains in Japan are currently selling cherry blossom flavoured coffee and beverages as well their ‘sakura season’ tumblers and mugs that are popular every year. There are 3 drinks to look forward to sipping, all inspired by cherry blossoms: a latte, frappuchino and tea! The secret ingredient added to the drinks are sake lees, making them very elegant drinks indeed.Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/90669
■Information
“Sakura Strawberry Pink Mochi Frappuccino®”
Tall 580 yen (other sizes are not available)“Sakura Strawberry Pink Milk Latte”
Short ￥430 / Tall ￥470 / Grande ￥510 / Venti® ￥550“Sakura Strawberry Pink Tea”
Short ￥430 / Tall ￥470 / Grande ￥510 / Venti® ￥550
*Prices above do not include tax.Available: 15 February 2018 – 14 March 2018
Available at select Starbucks chains across Japan.
*Limited supply.Website: http://www.starbucks.co.jp
YOKU MOKU Aoyhama Honten BLUE BRICK LOUNGE
Yoku Moku’s line-up features crème brûlée, a cake and a tea set that include cherry blossom and strawberry toppings to excite the mood of spring. These sweets are sure to tickle the fancy of girls.■Information
YOKU MOKU Aoyhama Honten BLUE BRICK LOUNGE
Available: 20 February 2018 – 19 April 2018Sakura Crème Brûlée
Price: ￥1,300円 (w/ tax ￥1,404)Blue Brick Tea Set
Price: ￥2,400 for one person (w/ tax ￥2,592）Sakura
Price: ￥580 (Shop) / ￥680 (Lounge)
With Tax: ￥626 (Shop) / ￥734 (Lounge)YOKU MOKU Aoyhama Honten
Address: 5-3-3 Minamiaoyama, Minato, Tokyo
TEL: 03-5485-3330 (SHOP) / 03-5485-3340 (LOUNGE)
Opening Hours: SHOP 10:00-19:00 / BLUE BRICK LOUNGE 10:00-23:00 (Sundays & Holidays 10:00-19:00）
Website: https://www.yokumoku.co.jp/
Afternoon Tea
The theme of the new spring menu coming to Afternoon Tea is “Once Upon A Spring Day.” Available from March 6th, the menu includes a range of sweets, drinks and merchandise, such as a cherry blossom parfait filled with rice flour dumplings and syrup-covered anko, and a Hanami inspired tea set.”■Information
Afternoon Tea TEAROOM/BAKERY/Love&Table/TEASTAND
Available: 6 March 2018 – 28 March 2018 *”Flower version” available early from 1 March.
Spring Menu Details: https://www.afternoon-tea.net/article/seasonal-menu/spring-menu-180221/
Gin no Budo
Located in Ginza, Tokyo, Gin no Budo has a long history. Their longtime spring seller “Ooki na Sakura no Hanabira no Pai” will be available this year too. They are crunchy pies shaped like big cherry blossom leaves. They smell buttery and are coated with shiny pink sugar and sprinkled with shredded cherry blossom leaves. Enjoy their crunchy, fried texture.■Information
Sakura Pai
Price: ￥500 for 6 (w/ tax ￥540) / ￥1,000 for 12 (w/ tax ￥1,080) / ￥1,500 for 18 (w/ tax ￥1,620)
Available: 8 February 2018 to early April
*Sets of 6 and 12 are also sold specially during New Year’s for a limited period.
Sold at Gin no Budo stores across Japan (and select sister stores).Official Online Shop: http://www.paqtomog.com
Official Homepage: http://www.ginnobudo.jp/Did you like this list? Get a taste of spring early with these cherry blossom inspired foods and drinks!
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Introducing a new sweets item gaining popularity in Takeshita Street, Harajuku –“Rainbow Soft Cream!”
Hello, everyone! My name is Banako and I am a staff person of MOSHI MOSHI BOX Harajuku Tourist Information Center!
Have you heard of “Rainbow Soft Cream?” It is a sweets item sold in Harajuku that is gathering much attention on SNS nowadays. Harajuku is a place where many ice cream stores are located.
“LE SHINER” which sells this item is often featured in TV programs as a shop that is offering Instagrammable sweets items.
To get to the store, exit JR Yamanote Line – Harajuku Station / Takeshita Exit and walk straight down Takeshita Street. Then, make a right turn at the intersection where CROQUANTCHOU ZAKUZAKU is located. You can’t miss it, and the pink-colored bear sitting outside the shop will be there to greet you.
Rainbow Soft Cream (810 yen – tax included)
This is their popular sweets item –“Rainbow Soft Cream.” Rainbow colored fresh cream is placed around the pink-colored ice cream.
I love desserts, so I love this item. The look of this item and the store is so gorgeous and cute, so I took many photos.
“LE SHINER” sells many popular items such as “Light Bulb Soda” and “Cheese Dog” in addition to “Rainbow Soft Cream.”
Why not visit this shop when you visit Harajuku.
◼︎InformationLE SHINER
〒150-0001
Address: COXY 176 Building 1F, 1-7-10, Jingumae, Shibuyaku, Tokyo
Business hours: weekdays 11:00 to 18:00 / Saturday, Sunday and holiday 10:30 to 19:00
Access: 3 minutes on foot from JR Yamanote Line – Harajuku Station / Takeshita Entrance/Exit
4 minutes on foot from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line – Meiji Jingumae Station 5th Exit
TEL：070-1361-8686
■MOSHI MOSHI BOX Harajuku Tourist Information Center
MOSHI MOSHI BOX is a tourist information center located at the cross road of Takeshita Street, Meiji Street, and Harajuku Street. The staff there are experts on the Harajuku area. You can get the most up-to-date news of Harajuku from the site.
Services:
Service list
・free wi-fi
・free water
・free PC & charge
・baggage room
・gift shop
・currency exchange
Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00
Closed: The year-end and New Year holidays
Contact: 03-2225-6447
Twitter・Instagram @mmb_harajuku
Writer:Banako(MOSHI MOSHI BOX) Twitter・Instagram(@banakooooo)
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Japanese anime is a big hit all over the world. Lately, a new one has been climbing the rankings. Have you heard of Pop Team Epic?
Pop Team Epic (Poptepipic) is a digital manga series that uses punchy images and snappy phrases. It has become increasingly popular as a surreal visual gag manga. Now, it’s not only turning into a big hit in Japan, but all over the world!
We heard that Harajuku’s dessert café Sweets Paradise is opening a collaboration café with Pop Team Epic, and as big anime fans ourselves, we immediately set off with MOSHI MOSHI BOX staff member Ruki to check it out.
To get there, exit Harajuku station (JR Yamanote line) from Takeshita exit and walk straight. On your left, you will notice the shopping centre SoLaDo Takeshita Street (SoLaDo竹下通り) . You will find “Sweets Paradise on the 3rd floor.
To eat at Sweets Paradise, first you need to purchase a ticket from the machine at the entrance and then enter the café.
There are two courses available:
1 collaboration meal + drink + sweets banquet set ¥1950 (price including tax)
1 collaboration dessert + drink + sweets banquet set ¥2150 (price including tax)
You can also add foods and drinks from the Pop Team Epic collaboration menu to your chosen meal plan for ￥500. To do this, buy the appropriate ticket from the machine at the entrance.
There are Pop Team Epic decorations all around the café!
There is even a small set where you can destroy the Takeshobo publishing office, which comes up in the manga!
There are two types of seats inside the café: “anti-sama/ Takeshobo company employee seats” and the “believers’ seats” . The “anti-sama” tables are decorated very simply. In contrast, the “believers’” tables are draped with beautiful table cloths and are near a large screen that is showing episodes from the Pop Team Epic anime.
Being slightly peckish, Ruki did not waste time in scooping up the menu. This dish is called “Aaaaah ichimen no Kusomidori Pasta” （Aaahh a plate of gross green pasta）. The random words of countryside-raised Pop Team Epic character Popuko, has been made into a pasta dish.
Ruki: “Spinach, edamame and broccoli – this truly is a green dish! The basil sauce is very simple yet delicious! Is this the true taste of nature?!
This is the “Konna kao ni naru lemon Juice” (Lemon juice that makes you pull this face). Although a bold move, half the lemon is cut and placed as it is in the glass. Whatever the menu, the names of the foods are crazy! Just what you would expect from Pop Team Epic.
Riku’s reaction to the sour drink was predicted by the name of the drink!
This is the “Haken Parfait” (Hegemony parfait) You can even order one that is the size of Ruki’s head! This is one filling dessert! The word “覇権” (hegemony) is written on a macaron that sits on top of a pile of fruits and strawberry sherbet. At the foot of the parfait lies a wafer with a picture of a ladder on it.
The parfait is an original art piece that depicts a ladder which leads to the top of the parfait to have been toppled over. After looking up the word “覇権” and realizing its meaning, Ruki laughed a lot.
The last item Ruki ordered arrived. The Imi ga wakarimasu ka? Café latte. (Do you know what this means? Café latte) As you can imagine, it was quite difficult to say this name to the waiters and waitresses when ordering. There’s a pie chart drawn on the latte, but 90% of it is filled in with the answer “no”.
Ruki: It goes well with the desserts because it isn’t sweet!
If you order from the collaboration menu, you will receive a novelty 2019 New Year’s card… even though we have just started 2018…
Pop Team Epic goods are also selling at the cash register! The variety of goods stretched from stickers, keyrings and manga to toilet paper with scenes from the manga printed on it!
The café is only open until 13th March. Opening times vary depending on the café, so make sure you check the opening times before turning up. Don’t miss out on your chance to eat at the Pop Team Epic collaboration café because the manga is becoming more and more popular!
Check out this link for more information:
https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/89750
◼︎InformationPop Team Epic café, Harajuku
(ポプテピピックカフェ 原宿)
Address：Sweets Paradise, 3rd floor SoLaDo Harajuku, SoLaDo Takeshita Street, 1-8-2, Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
Café period：Friday 2nd February ～ Tuesday 13th March
Opening hours：Weekdays: 11:00 ～ 20:30
Weekends & national holidays: 10:30 ～ 21:00
Access：5-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda line, Meiji-Jingumae, 5th exit
5-minute walk from JR Yamanote line’s Takeshita entrance
TEL：03-6661-8671
URL：http://www.sweets-paradise.jp/shop/kanto/solado-harajuku.html
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Hi, everyone. Ellie here from the MOSHI MOSHI BOX Harajuku Tourist Information Center.
Recently at the MOSHI MOSHI BOX we’ve had a lot of people, guys and girls, come in saying that they want to eat some tasty pancakes in Harajuku.
So today, I’m here to recommend some shops that sell pancakes around Harajuku.
Café Casa
“Café Casa” is a long-standing shop whose flavours have remained the same, serving to parents and children through the generations. Everything from the signboard to the illustrated menu and stained glass window created by the owner will leave you feeling cozy. The colour green envelops the café against other vivid colours. Due to customer demand the hot cakes sold there (￥750) have been a familiar item on the menu for almost 20 years. The contrast between the crunchy outside and fluffy inside is exquisite. They’re different from your usual pancakes and have a nostalgic feel to them. Combine them with maple syrup and you’ve got yourself a truly delicious treat.
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/29317
■InformationCafé Casé (Cafe 香咲)
Address: 3-41-1 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
Opening Hours: Weekdays 9:00-20:30 (last orders 20:00) / Weekends & National Holidays 11:30-18:00 (last orders 17:30)
Closed: Mondays (Except when it falls on a national holiday)
TEL: 03-3478-4281
Website: https://cafecasa.net
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This stylish café can be found by walking from Harajuku Station down Takeshita Street for about 5-minutes. When you reach the end, turn right and look for the green signboard. The main food on the menu is pancakes, all of which are made with the best ingredients and made one-by-one after an order comes in. The most popular and recommended item on the menu is the fluffy “Premium Pancake” (￥950). The soft pancake wobbles as the waiter brings it over – it looks like it will collapse just by being placed on the table. Eat this to experience the fluffiest and softest texture you have ever eaten.
Full Article: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/23455
■Informationgram Harajuku
Address: 1-9-30, Jigumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
Opening Hours: 11:00-21:00
No Fixed Holidays.
TEL: 03-6804-3399
Website: http://www.cafe-gram.com
Bills Tokyo Plaza Omotesando
Bills serve the world’s most famous breakfast and were responsible for causing Japan’s pancake boom. Located in Tokyo Plaza Omotesando Harajuku, the shop’s Australian Ricotta Pancakes. Spread underneath the thick pancake are slices of fresh banana which you eat together with honey comb butter and maple syrup. The marriage between the salty ricotta cheese and sweet syrup is to die for.
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Bills Tokyo Plaza Omotesando Harajuku
Address: Tokyo Plaza Omotesando Harajuku 7F, Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
Opening Hours: 8:30-23:00
No Fixed Holidays.
TEL: 03-5772-1133
Website: http://omohara.tokyu-plaza.com/shopguide/detail_138.html
Jinguen
“Jinguen” is a gallery café located in Ura-Harajuku. Recommended from their menu are their thick homemade hot cakes. The outside of the hot cake is crisp while the middle is silky smooth. Of course, they go really well with maple syrup. You can also add vanilla icing, whipped cream, and chocolate or strawberry sauce.
■InformationJinguen
Address: 3-14-17 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
Opening Hours: 11:00-19:00 (last orders 18:30)
TEL: 03-6804-3536
No Fixed Holidays.
Website: http://www.jinguen.com
Working Holiday Connections – Harajuku Omotesando YM Square Branch
This café is just a one-minute walk from Meiji Jingu Station via Tokyo Metro on the second floor of YM Square. It has tall glass windows which open up the shop and give you a sense of space. Their original “Manly Pancakes” draw a line between standard pancakes and the recent emerging thick and fluffy pancakes to unveil an original and unique texture. The subtle flavour of the eggs make the pancakes melt-in-the-mouth and match perfectly with syrup and fresh cream.
■InformationWorking Holiday Connections – Harajuku Omotesando YM Square Branch
Address: YM Square Harajuku 2F, 4-31-10 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
Opening Hours: [Monday-Tuesday] Café Lunch 11:00-18:00 / [Wednesday-Sunday] Café Lunch 11:00-17:00 / Dinner 17:00-23:00
No Fixed Holidays.
TEL: 03-6434-0359
Website: http://wh-c.jp/
Sunday Jam – Harajuku Branch
This place’s specialty menu item is their Honolulu Pancakes. They’re incredibly thick, with a crumbly outside and soft middle. These luxurious pancakes have a special flavour made for adults. They are drizzled with butter and fresh cream, and you can choose sausages or bacon to go with them. Eating them with your choice of honey or maple syrup is simply irresistible!
■InformationSunday Jam – Harajuku Branch
Address: Lucessimo 2F, 4-28-28 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
Opening Hours: Weekdays 11:00-21:00 (Lunch 11:00-14:00) / Weekends & Holidays 9:00-21:00
No Fixed Holidays.
TEL: 03-3478-5707
Webpage: http://www.transit-web.com/shop/sundayjam/index.php
Did you like this list? Try and find your favourite pancakes while in Harajuku!
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This year’s Valentine’s Day has ended, and White Day is coming soon (March 14th)! Have you heard of “White Day” before?
White Day is a day when a man who has received gifts on Valentine’s Day, pays back the girl he received the present from by giving white chocolate or some snacks to show his feeling of thankfulness. White Day was first celebrated in 1978 in Japan. It was started by the National Confectionery Industry Association as an “answer day” to Valentine’s Day, Now however, this custom has spread to some East Asian countries such as China, Taiwan and Korea.
In this article, I will introduce to you some desserts which are suitable to be used as a present on White Day.
“Zaku Zaku Blanc” Cream puff specialist shop CROQUANTCHOU ZAKUZAKU
The cream puff specialist shop, CROQUANTCHOU ZAKUZAKU have announced that they will release two new sweets items for Japan’s two romantic seasons: the dark chocolate clad Zaku Zaku Noir for Valentine’s Day and white chocolate Zaku Zaku Blanc for White Day. Zaku Zaku Blanc is the White Day dream, splashed with pure white chocolate. The white chocolate itself is sweetly rich and creamy and will dazzle your palate.
Detailed information：https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/85146
■Information
Limited Edition Valentine’s Day Product: “Zaku Zaku Noir” – Price: ￥290 each (tax incl.)
Release date: 2018/02/16 (Fri.) to 03/18 (Sun.)
Stores: Two branch stores (Harajuku and Higashi Ikebukuro) ※Kamata branch not participating
“Sacoche” Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu
The new White Day gift, “Sacoche” is a cute chocolate, shaped like a hand bag using the motifs of polka dot and button. Colorful macarons (4 flavors – vanilla, chocolate, caramel, pistachio raspberry) are included inside the case made with chocolate! The standard dessert of White Day called “White Day Millle-Feuille o Phrase” is also recommended.
■Information
Hand bag-shaped White Day gift “Sacoche” (75 pieces limited)
Available period: 2018/03/05 (Mon.) to 03/14 (Wed) 11:00 to 19:00
- Reservation can be made from 02/15 (Thurs.)
- Please note that the quantity of the product is limited
Venue: 2F lounge “Somar House” Pastry Corner
Price: 3,000 yen (tax included)
White Day dessert “White Day Mille Feuille o Phrase”
Available period: 2018/03/05 (Mon.) to 03/14 (Wed.) 11:00 to 19:00
Venue: 2F lounge “Somar House” pastry corner
Price: take out – 3,600 yen / eat in – 3,960 yen (tax and service fee are included)
※Please note that the quantity of the product is limited.
Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu：https://ybht.co.jp
“Ichigo no Truffle” Gin no Budo
The most popular White Day dessert of Gin no Budo “Ichigo (strawberry) no Truffle” was renewed. The product is a spring-limited product produced by Gin no Budo. The product is colored a strawberry pink and is known as one of the first photogenic desserts. The sweetness and sourness of this sweets item is superb!
■Information
Prices: 3 pieces – 561 yen (520 yen), 5 pieces – 864 yen (800 yen), 6 pieces – 1,080 yen (1,000 yen), 9 pieces – 1,620 yen (1,500 yen), 12 pieces – 2,160 yen (2,000 yen)
Available stores: Gin no Budo (Daimaru Tokyo Tokyo Store, Keio Shinjuku Store, Seibu Ikebukuro Store, Isetan Fuchu Store, Sogo Yokohama Store, Lazona Kawasaki Store, Hankyu Umeda Store, JR Nagoya Tatkashimaya Store), Ginza Budo no Ki/Budo no Ki &Kamakuraza Asagaya Store, Pagu to Mogu Odakyu Machida Store
- The product might be available at some other stores related to Gin no Budo which are not noted above.
Official online shop：http://www.paqtomog.com
“White Day Cookie Tsumeawase” Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory
The sweets item comes with two cookies, Salt & Camembert, using thick camembert cheese and grand salt and Honey & Gorgonzola Cookie using gorgonzola cheese and honey made of rosemary flowers. The product is suitable to be used as a gift for persons who love to drink alcohol. Let’s get this product as soon as possible since the quantity is limited.
■Information
Available period: 2018/02/15 (Thurs.) ～
- The product will no longer be available after stock runs out
Price: 1,000 yen (tax included)
Available stores: Haneda Airport 1st Terminal, Haneda Airport 2nd Terminal, Tokyo Station/Keiyo Street Store, Shibuya Tokyu Food Show Store, Lumine Shinjuku Store, Lumine Tachikawa Store, atre Kichijoji Store, Tokyo Soramachi Store, Lumine Ogikubo Store, EQUiA Kitasenju Store
“PAPOTER PAPOTER” Ginza Cozy Corner
The “PAPOTER PAPOTER” series which was released this Valentine’s Day will be renewed (White Day limited design). Cookies, madeleines and chocolates are included in the newly designed package using the motifs of cute animals. Message cards of animals’ illustrations and messages will surely make everybody smile!
■Information
Available period: 2018/02/15 to 03/15 (plan)
Available stores: Cozy Corner throughout Japan
URL：https://www.cozycorner.co.jp/special/papotepapote/index.html
“Berry White Chocolate Pancake” Sarabeth
This menu item is an original pancake of Sarabeth created under the keyword of “pure love.” The product uses Sarabeth’s special pancake dough including white chocolate so it has a sweet and kind scent and you can also enjoy the soft texture. The combination of the pancakes and custard cream/strawberry sauce is excellent. It might be a good idea to eat this sweets item with your boyfriend/girlfriend or friends.
■Information
“Berry White Chocolate Pancake” 1,550 yen (tax included)
Available period/: 2018/02/16 (Fri.) to 03/14 (Wed.)
Available stores: Lumine Shinjuku Store / Shinagawa Store / Tokyo Store / Nagoya Store / Osaka Store
How did you like our White Day gift recommendations? Please refer to this article when you are not sure which sweets item to buy as a White Day gift.
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Hi, everyone! Ellie here, I work at the MOSHI MOSHI BOX Harajuku Tourist Information Center.
A question we’ve been getting a lot at the MOSHI MOSHI BOX recently is about cafés where you can sit down – ones with free spaces. Harajuku is particularly crowded on weekends and holidays, so you do need a little courage when heading to a café there, right?
So today, I’m going to show you some little-known good cafés in Harajuku!
Shuu – Harjauku Omotesando Branch
“Shuu” is a café just one minutes’ walk from Harajuku Station. It has a really relaxed and retro atmosphere. The seats are roomy, and they even have lots of sofas, so you can spend a super chill time there. There’s also spacious VIP seats which may be relief to some adults out there. As well as the regular set menu, the café also serves up seasonal menus, so be sure to check it out.■Information
Shuu – Harajuku Omotesando Branch (珈琲茶館 集 原宿表参道店)
Address: Taisei Bldg. B1, 1-13-11Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
Opening Hours: 10:00-23:00
No fixed holidays.
TEL: 03-3423-9841
Webpage: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1306/A130601/13045118/cafe na.
This small café can be found along Meiji-dori which neighbours the traffic lights at the exit of Takeshita Street. It’s on the 3rd floor of a mixed residence building, so I reckon there’s not a lot of people who know of this place. It has a retro-decorated interior. They’re known for their omurice! The mild cheese and gentle flavour of the Japanese style dashi is to die for.
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cafe na. (カフェ ナ．)
Address: Mener Jingumae 3F, 1-8-5 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
Opening Hours: 12:00-24:00
Closed: Mondays
TEL: 03-5474-5457
Website: http://www.cafena.net
cafe masumiya
This café is about 3-minutes by foot from Harajuku Station towards the lanes. I recommend their handmade sandwiches which come absolutely stuffed with fresh vegetables and juicy chicken. The interior décor is wooden, giving it a calm vibe where you can spend a relaxing time. If you love bread, then this café will be irresistible for you.
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cafe masumiya (カフェ・マスミヤ)
Address: No Surrender Bldg. 1F, 1-20-13 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
Open: Weekdays 9:00-19:00 (last orders 18:30) / Saturdays & Holidays 10:00-19:00 (last orders 18:30)
Closed: Mondays
TEL: 050-1217-5131
Website: http://cafe-masumiya.com/index.html
Enseigne d’angle
Enseigne d’angle is a 5-minute walk from Harajuku Station via the Takeshita Exit. It’s a coffee shop that stands still and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of Harajuku’s crowded streets. They’re famous for their “Kohaku Jouou” beverage and “Croque-monsieur.” They serve up authentic coffee and meals in a relaxed, calm environment.
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/55919
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Enseigne d’angle
Address: Komashin Building B1F, 3-61-11 Sendagaya, Shibuya, Tokyo
Opening Hours: 10:00-23:00
No fixed holidays.
TEL: 03-3405-4482
Café Morinoterasu
Just a 1-minute walk from JR Harajuku Station or Meiji-Jingumae Station lies the Meiji Shrine. Just before the first torii gate you will find Café Morinoterasu, a tranquil place enveloped in nature. You can feel the warmth of the trees inside the café. The counters and chairs were made from old, withering trees on the shrine grounds. I recommend the eclairs and croissants prepared every day, or the tofu milk gelato. Not many people know about this hidden gem yet.
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/51035
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Café Morinotetasu
Address: 1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya, Tokyo
Opening Hours: 9:00 to gate closure (last orders 30-mins before gate closure)
TEL:03-3379-5511
sorama gallery+coffee
You’ll know you’ve found “sorama gallery+coffee” once you see its red doors. To find it, leave the 5th exit of Meiji Jingumae Station and head past the nearby McDonalds and Senbikiya. If you then turn left just before the Ukiyo-e Ōta Memorial Museum of Art, you’ll find it there. The cafè is small and compact with just a wooden bench for about 3 people to sit on as well as a number of individual stools. The sunlight pours through into the shop, and because of its wooden interior, you can stay nice and warm. It’s so relaxing there that you won’t even see the time fly by.
Full Details:https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/32960
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sorama gallery+coffee
Address: Dohi Bldg., 1-12-6 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
TEL: 03-3423-2370
Opening Hours: 9:30-11:00 / 12:00-19:00
Closed: Mondays, Tuesdays, National Holidays
Homepage: http://sorama.tokyo/coffee/
Did you enjoy this list? If you’re out in Harajuku and need a breather from the crowds, then please be sure find one of these hidden cafés and take some time to relax. And if you’re not sure how to get to any of these places, then pop into the MOSHI MOSHI BOX and we’ll help.
■MOSHI MOSHI BOX Harajuku Tourist Information Center
MOSHI MOSHI BOX is a tourist information center located at the cross road of Takeshita Street, Meiji Street, and Harajuku Street. The staff there are experts on the Harajuku area. You can get the most up-to-date news of Harajuku from the site.
Services:
Service list
・free wi-fi
・free water
・free PC & charge
・baggage room
・gift shop
・currency exchange
Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00
Closed: The year-end and New Year holidays
Contact: 03-2225-6447
Twitter・Instagram @mmb_harajuku
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If you love delicious Japanese desserts and are keen to discover more, you’ve visited the right website. Today with the help of Instagrammer Yukko, we’ll be looking at matcha desserts you can purchase from Japanese convenience stores.
Matcha Purin Cake Sandwich: ¥324/ Family Mart
Matcha Purin Cake Sandwich: ¥324
This is a fluffy sandwich with a hearty filling of sweet matcha purin, matcha cream, whipped cream and red bean paste. The fluffy cake and light cream create a wonderful balance of textures and enjoy a moderate sweetness. This dessert is sure to leave your stomach fully satisfied.
Dorayaki Pancakes Stuffed with Matcha Cream: ¥300/ 7-Eleven
Dorayaki Pancakes Stuffed with Matcha Cream: ¥300
The delicious aroma of the matcha will entice you before you have even tried it. The refined, rich matcha flavour will spread throughout your mouth and melt beautifully.
Uji Matcha and Shiratama White Dumpling Parfait:¥300/ 7-Eleven
Uji Matcha and Shiratama White Dumpling Parfait:¥300
This is a luxurious parfait containing Shiratama dango, warabi mochi, matcha whipped cream, dorayaki pancake pieces, plain whipped cream, matcha mousse and matcha starch cakes. Enjoy a variety of textures – perfect for the matchaholic!
Matcha & Sweet Red Beans & Whipped Cream Doyayaki: ¥140/ 7-Eleven
Matcha & Sweet Red Beans & Whipped Cream Doyayaki: ¥140
Sweet red bean paste, matcha sauce, whipped cream and chewy warabi mochi are stuffed between two matcha dorayaki. The matcha sauce is rich and plentiful, creating the perfect matcha-tastic treat.
If you’re on a matcha hunt, how about starting at the convenience store? There are just so many matcha desserts to discover. Mogu Mogu Yukko’s Instagram is full of delicious desserts that you can buy from Japanese convenience stores and supermarkets. If you’re looking for a sweet treat, make sure to check it out.
Original Article Contents and Photos By: Mogu Mogu Yukko
*Convenience stores are always updating their products and therefore the desserts mentioned in this article may stop selling at any time. Please check the convenience store’s social media or official website for the most up-to-date information.
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DisneySea will hold its 78-day fun-filled Disney Easter event from March 27, to June 12, 2020.
Make sure to visit the Mediterranean Harbor for the Tip Top Easter performance where Mickey Mouse and friends will put on an exciting show to celebrate the coming of spring. Look out for the usapiyo – the half bunny half chicks that are born from Easter eggs.
From March 27 to May 31, 2020, there will be a special programme called CookieAnn’s Greeting Drive where Duffy’s friend CookieAnn and Mickey Mouse will be seen driving around American Waterfront on the Big City Vehicle.
There will be lots of photo spots with interactive features around Mediterranean Harbor and American Waterfront where you can interact with the adorable uchipiyo – your Easter is bound to be filled with magic.
There will be 80 new merchandise items featuring Disney friends and usapiyo designs.
Hand Puppet: ¥2,800
Toy Badge: ¥1,900 Each
Cream Sandwich Cake: ¥1,500/ Chocolate Crunch ¥1,700
From usapiyo puppets that cry like a real usapiyo and soft toy badges of hatched usapiyo chicks to a cream sandwich cake decorated with the face of an usapiyo, there are plenty of spring souvenirs that you won’t be able to resist.
Tokyo DisneySea will also be celebrating the Easter tradition of Easter egg hunting with the Egg Hunt Tasting menu which includes 15 varieties of Easter-themed foods and drinks.
Horizon Bay Restaurant Special Set: ¥1,980
Horizon Bay Restaurant will be serving up a special hamburger decorated with an usapiyo-themed cheese slice for mains. The set will include an usapiyo dessert made from colourful marshmallows and raspberry cream that is arranged to look like a bird’s nest.
Horizon Bay Restaurant Special Drink (Orange and Cream): ¥450
Enjoy the gradation of colours in this refreshing orange soft drink. It is topped with chocolate usapiyo ears to add that special spring feeling.
New York Deli Special Set: ¥1,260
At New York Deli, enjoy a fried chicken sandwich drizzled with teriyaki sauce and topped with egg salad. The fried chicken is hugged between two pink buns to represent spring. This special set will provide you with enough energy to carry on your DisneySea adventure.
Enjoy the vibrant spring scene at Tokyo DisneySea this year.
*All images are representations
©DisneyInformation
Disney Easter
Running: March 27 – June 12, 2020
Tokyo DinseySea Official Website: https://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/index.html
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As Valentine’s fever slowly sets in across Japan, for many of us, thoughts turn to what we could give to our lovers. For the rest of us, how about a bit of self-love with a romantic dessert for one? Whether it’s for just yourself or that special someone, if you’re in Japan, you got to try one of these Valentine’s-limited desserts.
Eggs ‘n Things
Fondant Chocolate Strawberry Pancakes: ¥1,580 (Before Tax)
Eggs ‘n Things Fondant Chocolate Strawberry Pancakes will be love at first bite. Hazelnut gianduia chocolate pancakes are topped with a luxurious mountain of fruity strawberries and drizzled with chocolate sauce for an overall mellow flavour. The pancakes come with a generous tower of whipped cream – a sweet treat perfect for you and your sweetie.
▼Eggs ‘n Things
Fondant Chocolate Strawberry Pancakes
Price: ¥1,580 (After Tax)
Selling: January 16 – February 27, 2020
Available At: Most Eggs ‘n Things restaurants across JapanNot Available At:
・EGGS’N THINGS Lalaport Nagoya minato AQULS
・EGGS’N THINGS Coffee OPA Takasaki
・EGGS’N THINGS Coffee Kashiwa Takashimaya Station MallOfficial Website: https://www.eggsnthingsjapan.com/
nana’s green tea
Choco Orange Latte/Hōjicha Chocolate Brownie Parfait
nana’s green tea is serving up a gorgeous Valentine’s latte and parfait topped with orange zest and gold leaf. The Choco Orange Latte is full of chocolatey goodness. The orange zest contributes a tangy kick to the sweet yet bitter chocolate latte. The Hōjicha Chocolate Brownie Parfait is topped with Valentine’s limited hōjicha chocolate brownie and hōjicha ice cream, drizzled with chocolate sauce and sprinkled with gold leaf. nana’s green tea is the perfect place to enjoy a sip of luxury with your lovebird.
▼nana’s green tea
Choco Orange Latte/Hōjicha Chocolate Brownie Parfait
Selling: January 6 – February 14, 2020
Available At: All nana’s green tea restaurantsPlease check the official website for pricing.
Official Website: http://www.nanasgreentea.com/
Sarabeth’s
Choco Pudding French Toast: ¥1,600 (Before Tax)
Sarabeth’s Choco Pudding French Toast is made with their special challah bread. The bread is toasted and topped with their popular Chocolate Pudding dessert. The beauty of this Valentine’s-limited dessert is captivating. Enjoy a moment of pure bliss with this luxury treat.
▼Sarabeth’s
Choco Pudding French Toast
Price: ¥1,600 (Before Tax)
Selling: January 14 – February 14, 2020
Available At: Sarabeth’s LUMINE Shinjuku, Shinagawa, Tokyo, Nagoya and OsakaOfficial Website:http://sarabethsrestaurants.jp/
Segafredo Zanetti Espresso
Chocolat Peach Melba: ¥560 (After Tax)
White chocolate is poured over a peach melba sauce made from peaches and raspberries. The barrister then seals the drink under a thick lid of their unique, smooth foam. The sweetness of the chocolate enjoys a fruity accent and the rich flavour of the milk will warm your body and your heart.
▼Segafredo Zanetti Espresso
Chocolat Peach Melba
Price: ¥560 (After Tax)
Selling: January 7 – February 14, 2020
Available At: All Segafredo Zanetti Espresso Cafés in JapanOfficial Website:https://www.segafredo.jp/
Give yourself and/or your loved ones a wonderful treat this Valentine’s Day.
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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.
As strawberries are currently in season in Japan, today we’ll be looking at an easy recipe for delicious strawberry purin. All you have to do is mix the ingredients and you’re done! In previous recipes, we’ve looked at purin recipes that involve decorating the inside of the glass. Many people commented that this is quite difficult so today we’ve got a recipe that is easy enough for even kids.
Ingredients (For 2 Portions)
Two small jars (this recipe uses Weck jars)
200g Strawberries with stems and leaves removed (approximately one small pack)
20g Sugar
20ml Fresh Cream (or milk to substitute)
5g Gelatin (dissolved in a tablespoon of water)
½ Teaspoon Lemon Juice
To Decorate
Premade Chocolate Decorations or Chocolate Slices (as you like)
Strawberries to Decorate (as you like)
Fresh Cream (As you Like)
Chocolate Pen
2: After removing the leaves and stems from the strawberries, blend them in a mixer.
3: Heat the mixture in a microwave on 600w for 50 seconds. Afterwards, add the sugar, gelatin solution and lemon juice in that order. Finally, mix in the fresh cream.
4: Meanwhile, press the premade chocolate decorations or sliced chocolate (white) into the inside wall of your jar.
5: Use the chocolate pen to draw the face, strawberries and ribbons from the outside of the glass. If you make a mistake, wipe it off using kitchen paper and try again.
6：Put the jar into the fridge for the chocolate to harden. Once the chocolate does not sink when the jar is placed upright, slowly add your strawberry mixture into the jar and put it back in the fridge until hard. After your dessert solidifies, you can add the finishing touches of whipped cream and strawberries.
And you’re done!
Kaori invites you into her world of character-themed food dishes in her recipe series. Be sure to check out her Instagram where she has uploaded many pictures of her character dishes!
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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→ @kaopan27 -
Strawberry Shop Izunokuni Shizuoka Michi-no-Eki Izu no Heso ichigo BonBonBerry Izunokuni factory will be celebrating “ii ichigo no hi” (Good Strawberry Day) on January 15 by releasing new strawberry purin desserts which are full of strawberry goodness.
Committed to increasing love for strawberries, Michi-no-Eki Izu no Heso Ichigo BonbonBERRY Izunokuni factory sells a wide range of delicious strawberry-based foods as well as cute merchandise throughout the year. For example, strawberry-themed merchandise, jams, seasoning containing strawberries, desserts and much more.
Strawberry Parfaits
Toge Toge Bonbon: ¥1800 (After Tax)
The Toge Toge Bonbon parfait is full of impact and full of strawberries. The glass is filled with homemade no-bake cheesecake, milk purin, homemade strawberry jam and much more. As strawberries are currently in season, the parfait currently enjoys a sweeter flavour. The fruitiness balances out with the mildness of the cheesecake and leaves a refreshing aftertaste.
Mix and Enjoy – Strawberry Pouch Pudding
Strawberry Pouch Pudding: ¥650 (After Tax)
A smooth strawberry purin is layered with slices of strawberry and fluffy whipped cream. The adorable purin pouch is packed with dried, crispy strawberry granola mix. Mix up the granola to enjoy a range of different textures. This can also be enjoyed on the go.
As strawberries are in season, this is the perfect time to treat yourself to one of Japan’s sweet and beautiful strawberry desserts.
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Michi-no-Eki Izu no Heso Ichigo BonBonBerry Izunokuni factory
Address: 195-2 Takyo, Izunokuni, Shizuoka
Opening Hours:
・Souvenir Corner: 09:00 – 17:00
・Bonbon Berry Cafe: 10:00 – 16:00 (Last Orders: 15:30)
・Bonbon Berry Stand (Soft Serve Ice Cream and Drinks): 10:00 – 16:00
Phone Number: 0558-99-9300
Michi-no-Eki Izu no Heso Official Website: http://www.izunoheso.com
Ichigo BonBonBERRY Izunokuni factory Official Website: http://www.izu-ichigo.com
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We’ve previously covered the best spots to try delicious matcha desserts in Kyoto. Now, with the help of expert dessert Instagrammer Kei, we are going to introduce you to some of the most delicious spots to try matcha desserts in Sapporo, Hokkaido.
If you want to discover more delicious cafés, desserts and drinks in Hokkaido, make sure to check out Kei’s Instagram (@607keih).
KotoniSand, Nishi Ward
Macchan French Toast: ¥1200
From dinners to desserts, this café serves up lots of meals based on their delicious thick-sliced bread. Bread flavours include plain, matcha and even coffee. You can order to go or enjoy the eat-in-limited menu. This fluffy french toast is soaked in matcha liqueur and is full of flavour even before trying it with the toppings. Take a bite of it with the red bean paste for a flavour adventure. A limited number of these are sold per day so if you want to try it, make sure to get there early.
▼KotoniSand
Address: 1-1-1 Yamanote 5 Jō, Nishi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Opening Hours: 11:00-18:00
Closed: Tuesdays
Official Website: https://kotonisand.business.siteAme no hi to yuki no hi, Minami Ward
Gelato Futatsu: ¥450
Located before Jozankei’s onsen hotspot is a café called Ame no hi yuki no hi. It serves delicious pizzas and a variety of gelato flavours depending on the season. Their matcha ice cream is delicious. They even allow you to order two or three flavours at once so you can enjoy a mix and match of combinations.
▼Ame no hi to yuki no hi
Address: 2-4-1, Jozankeionsennishi, Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Opening Hours: 10:00-17:30
Closed: Thursdays
Official Website: https://www.amenohitoyukinohi.comKANON pancakes, Shiroishi Ward
Matcha Tiramisu Pancake: ¥1500
This is a famous pancake shop in Kikusui. Tuck into a stack of fluffy pancakes inside the relaxing and soothing restaurant. The Matcha Tiramisu Pancakes are soaked with liqueur, creating a texture that is softer and moister than their standard pancakes. In addition to the matcha liqueur, the pancake is also dusted with matcha powder for a richer matcha flavour. Finally, they are drizzled with delicious brown sugar syrup and topped with walnuts.
▼KANON pancakes
Address: 5-5-18 Kikusui 3 Jo, Shiroishi Ward, Sapporo,
Opening Hours: 10:00-17:00 (Last Orders: 16:00)
No Regular Holidays
Official Website: https://kanon-pancakes.comAny cafe, Kita Ward
Matcha Kintoki: ¥1350
This shop uses gluten-free ingredients in their food. This pancake dish is made using unpolished rice powder, three pieces of Turkish delight, red bean paste, rice flour dumplings, and cream made from Hokkaido-produced mascarpone and fresh cream. The cream is full of the bitter and delicious flavour of matcha, making the pancake sweet and very delicious.
▼Any cafe
Address: 3-2-24 Kita 18 Jonishi, Kita Ward
Opening Hours: 11:00-18:30 (Last Orders: 18:00)
Closed: TuesdaysOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/any_cafe_sapporo/
If you are looking for delicious matcha desserts in Sapporo, let this article help you decide where to go. When your food cravings kick in, make sure to visit Kei‘s Instagram which is full of the most delicious meals, drinks and desserts in Hokkaido.
Original Article Contents and Photos by: Kei (@607keih )
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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Japan is set to release their new SWEET SURPRISE BOX from January 15, 2020 which is bursting with the delicious flavours of America. The box contains three doughnuts that are topped with a series of delicious treats such as cookies, marshmallows, chunky chocolate and popcorn. KKDJ will also release two banana drinks that are sure to become popular. These are available for a limited time only.
The SWEET SURPRISE BOX contains a happy and colourful world of American treats. The doughnuts were born from the concept of a doughnut packed with everybody’s favourite treats and then turned inside-out.
The “Happy Chunky Choco” doughnut is coated with bitter chocolate and then sprinkled with five different toppings including chunky chocolate chips, two kinds of chocolate puff and crunchy chocolate biscuit crumbs to balance out the sweetness with a bitter flavour. Chocoholics just won’t be able to resist.
The “White Caramel Carnival” is a fluffy doughnut topped with milky white chocolate cream and five different toppings. From caramel popcorn too lightly salted pretzels, this doughnut is packed with the flavours of America. The variety of textures and fun appearance are sure to make your mouth water instantly. Chunky white chocolate chips and white chocolate puffs are sprinkled on top and drizzled with a sweet caramel sauce. If you love white chocolate, this doughnut is perfect for you.
You won’t be able to take your eyes off the cute “Sweet Strawberry Magic” doughnut, which is a strawberry chocolate doughnut garnished luxuriously with a wide range of unique sweet toppings. The sweet and tangy strawberry chocolate coating is studded with five luxurious toppings including chocolate chip cookies, marshmallows, chocolate puffs and colourful sprinkles.
Purchase the SWEET SURPRISE DOZEN (Box of 12) to enjoy all three of the new American treat-filled doughnuts as well as KKDJ’s no.1 Original Glazed Doughnuts and Choco Sprinkles Doughnuts.
KKDJ will also release their “Hot Caramel Banana” drink which is flavoured with a thick and fruity banana sauce mixed with caramel sauce and heated with milk. With each gulp, you can feel the fruity texture and feel the warmth.
KKDJ will also release the Krispy Frozen Banana Caramel Pretzels drink which fuses their caramel milk frozen drink with their banana fruit sauce and crunchy pretzels.
The moment you open the SWEET SURPRISE BOX you will be filled with the exciting feeling of an American carnival. Treat yourself and your friends to a special KKDJ doughnut and drink experience this winter.
Information
Doughnuts
Price: ¥230 Each (Before Tax)
SWEET SURPRISE DOZEN (Containts 12)
Price: ¥2,000 (Before Tax)
Hot Caramel Banana
Price: ¥370 (Before Tax)
Krispy Frozen Banana and Caramel Pretzels
Price: ¥540 (Before Tax)
Available: January 15 ー End of February 2020 (Subject to Change)
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Japan Official Website: https://krispykreme.jp/
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GINZA SIX—officially the biggest shopping complex in Tokyo’s high-end Ginza district—is home to a host of restaurants now serving some seriously luxurious and gourmet winter food.
For the winter season only, the shopping centre’s cafes and restaurants have cooked up menus of food to warm both the heart and body. The extravagant line-up is made up of carefully-selected seasonal ingredients that’s sure to warm you to the core. Let’s take a select look at some of the things on offer.
JASMINE Specially-Made Hotpot Plan – ¥7,800 (Before Tax) @ JASMINE Washinkansai
This hot pot is made with a broth of chicken bones and collagen boiled in water and a broth of mala sauce. Both broths have a deep and nourishing taste and are filled with carefully-chosen ingredients as well as nine condiments for complex flavours. As well as that seen in the photo above, it is served as a set with an appetiser, fried gyoza, Chinese-style noodles, and almond tofu.
Matsusaka Beef Sukiyaki Gozen Hotpot – ¥3,400 @ Sukiyaki Gyu-shabu Matsuju
Warm yourself up with this hot pot which is made sukiyaki-style and contains high-quality Matsusaka beef picked out by Asahiya, a shop specialising in Matsusaka beef. The beef is soft, tender, and has a rich sweet taste and fragrance. It’s served with a red miso soup seasoned with Japanese pepper which complements the salty-sweetness of the sukiyaki.
Homemade Sausage and Potato Raclette Cheese Melt – ¥2,400 (Before Tax) @ Bistro AUX AMIS
Raclette cheese is a staple food in France during the winter. This delicious dish is served with juicy homemade sausages made from yoshidabuta pig from Saitama, bacon, potato, and warm veg, all covered in a hot melted cheese. It’s sure to warm you up and goes even better with a glass of wine.
Once you’ve had a fill of lunch or dinner, you should go and check out the in-season strawberry takeout treats and desserts that are being sold on the booth floor where the latest in culinary trends gather.
Strawberry Chocolate Sandwich – ¥300 (Before Tax) @ Patisserie Sembikiya Ginza Six
Coated in white chocolate, this biscuit sandwich is made with a strawberry ganache that squeezes every last delicious drop out of the fresh strawberries. Combined with he raspberry sablé cookies and chocolate, it’s a strawberry match made in heaven.
Real Strawberry Gummies – ¥1,050 for 3 @ Candy Art Museum by PAPABUBBLE
These gummy candies are made as big as real large strawberries. They are coated in chocolate and made with lots of real strawberry juice, and when bitten into, taste fresh and juicy.
Strawberry Matcha Daifuku – ¥400 Each @ Kurogi Chacha
Kurogi Chacha’s Strawberry Matcha Daifuku are filled with a whole fresh strawberry and coated in a matcha-laced white bean paste and gyūhi, a form of Japanese confection. The rich taste of the matcha comes together with the sweet and sour strawberry to create a delicious combination. They are hand-wrapped fresh as soon as your order is put in to retain their freshness.
Enjoy the full course winter has to offer at GINZA SIX, from soul-warming hotpot dishes to strawberry delights and more.
Information
GINZA SIX
Address: 6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo
Opening Hours: Shops/Cafes (B2F-5F) 10:30-20:30 / Restaurants (6F, 13F) 11:00-23:00
*Business hours differ from shop to shop.
No Fixed Holidays (But shops and restaurants will be closed on January 1, 2020)
Access: Directly connected to Ginza Station via the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Marunouchi Line and Hibiya Line.
TEL: 03-6891-3390
Business hours will be shortened on December 31, 2019 and January 2, 2020 as shown below.
December 31st
Shops/Cafes (B2F-5F) 10:30-18:00
Restaurants (6F, 13F) 11:00-21:00
January 2nd
Shops/Cafes (B2F-5F) 10:30-20:00
Restaurants (6F, 13F) 11:00-22:30
Official Website: http://ginza6.tokyo/
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Winter is here, which means that the season of strawberries has finally fallen upon Japan. Today we are joined by Instagrammer Tiara, who enjoys posting their adventures around Japan’s Kansai region to try out all of the sweets and desserts. We are taking a look at must-visit locations in Kyoto for a taste of their tempting strawberry delights.
LITT UP.KYOTO in Gion-Shijō
At LITT UP.KYOTO, their “ichigoame” lets you enjoy strawberries in their original cute form.
They are coated in sweet strawberry candy and served on sticks in cups reminiscent of something from a Japanese festival. Part of their allure is how perfect they are as a tasty treat for walking around with. There’s even popping candy attached to the strawberries for an even sweeter textural treat.
▼LITT UP.KYOTO Gion
Address: 533 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto
Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/litt_up_kyoto/
Kissa Zou in Imadegawa
The “Kisetsu no Babaroa” (Seasonal Baravois) at Kissa Zou has an springy texture and sits in a sweet and sour strawberry sauce.
I recommend ordering one of the separate elephant cookies to place on top too to make this an even cuter dessert.
▼Kissa Zou
Address: 440-3 Santeicho, Kamigyo, Kyoto
Opening Hours: 9:00-18:00 (Last Orders 17:00)
No Fixed Holidays
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kissa_zou/
Chounohane in Fushimi
At Chounohane they are serving strawberry barquettes as well as mini versions of them. The dessert itself is of course beautiful, but is made even more so by the antique plate♡
▼Chounohane
Address: 791 Nishishujakucho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Opening Hours: [Tues/Sat/Sun] Shop & Cafe 11:00-17:00 / [Fri] Shop Only 11:00-17:00
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chounohane/
Utanekodo in Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae
Utanekodo was renovated from a 100+ year old building and has its own cat cafe. The cafe space is located on the first floor.
Their “Nyanko Strawberry Milk” speaks for itself, topped with adorable kitty ice cream and delicious with its subtly sweet taste.
▼Utanekodo
Address: 155-4 Tachibanayanagicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Opening Hours: 13:00-20:00 (Last Orders 19:00)
No Fixed Holidays
Official Website: http://utanekodo.com/
MASHOLA in Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae
Finally we have the “Strawberry Tiramisu Cube Cake” served at MASHOLA, a Korean-style cafe. This cake is made with refreshing homemade tiramisu cream, delightful sponge, and is packed full of sweet and sour strawberries which complement the entire thing.
▼MASHOLA
Address: 1-A MOVIX, 406 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Opening Hours: 10:00-20:00
Official Website: https://mashola.business.site/
All of these cafes are wonderful, so if you’re in Kyoto for the strawberry season, be sure to visit as many as you can.
Tiara has plenty of other recommendations over on their Instagram page, so if you’re a sweet tooth looking for something sweet to indulge in around the Kansai area, be sure to give them a follow.
Text & Photos: ＠happy_pinkrose_tiara
Translation: Joshua Kitosi-Isanga
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Popular Tokyo fruit sandwich shop “Futsu ni Fruits” has opened a branch in Osaka called “Futsu ni Fruits Tosabori Parlor”. With the help of Kansai’s expert dessert Instagrammer Tiara, we’ll be taking a closer look at the shop’s irresistible menu.
Futsu ni Fruits is a sister branch of Omotesando’s popular café & bakery “Bread, Espresso &,”. Futsu ni Fruits at Tosabori Parlor in Osaka sells takeout sandwiches on floor 1 and has an eat-in café space on floor 2.
Fruit Sandwich
The café menu varies according to the time of day. There’s a toast menu in the morning which sells toast with various fruit toppings. Futsu ni Fruits’ classic Fruit Sandwiches are available from lunchtime and onwards. The rich whipped cream embraces the flavour of the fruit filling perfectly, leaving a refreshing aftertaste.
The teatime menu is served from 3 pm which is your chance to try the Tosabori Parlor-limited Purin à la mode, parfaits and much more.
Seasonal Fruits Drink
Purin à la Mode, Strawberry Milk and Coffee Milk
The Tosabori Parlor-limited purin à la mode is a luxurious mountain of delicious fruit and purin.
If you’re curious to try a Japanese fruit sandwich then Futsu ni Fruits is guaranteed to give you an enjoyable experience.
If you’re a dessert-lover in Japan then you just have to check out Tiara’s Instagram which is a library of the most delicious desserts in the Kansai region.
Article Contents and Photos by: ＠happy_pinkrose_tiara
*The information on the desserts mentioned in this article are subject to change at any time. For the latest updates, please refer to the links provided in this article.
Information
Futsu ni Fruits Tosabori Parlor
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 19:00
(Floor 1 Takeout: 10:00 – 16:00）
(Morning Menu: From 10:00/Lunch Menu: From 12:00/ Teatime Menu From 15:00)Address: 1 Chome-1-30 Tosabori, Nishi Ward, Osaka
Official Website: https://bread-espresso.jp/
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The afternoon tea is the perfect way to treat yourself to a little indulgence as you tuck into tea and sweets in the latter half of the day. It’s something surely everybody wants to try at least once.
Q-pot. is known for its accessory brand, which features jewellery made to look like sweets and desserts. It is also known for the Q-pot CAFE. which flips that concept, instead making sweets and desserts that look just like real accessories.
We recently covered the Christmas afternoon tea at Q-pot CAFE., so what on earth could be so special about this option that we just had to report on it?
2020 is the Year of the Rat in the Chinese zodiac, and so I was seated in the cheese area based on mice and rats’ favourite food.
Seated with me at the table was Q-chan, a rat character created by Q-pot. which looks like a real rat eating cheese. The afternoon tea set I ordered is in fact based on this Q-chan character.
“CHEESE” Afternon Tea Set w/ One Drink – ¥2,400 (Tax Included)
The joyous and auspicious-looking afternoon tea set was adorned with a golden rosetta, fittingly festive for the New Year.
The upper tier of the set is plated with servings of no-baked mousse, cupcakes, cherry scones, and lemon-flavoured cream macarons. Each and every piece was a work of art so beautiful they almost seemed a waste to eat!
The red velvet cupcakes are topped with chocolate cream made in the image of our Q-chan. The flavours were a perfect match with the sweet and sourness of the red velvet and the subtly sweet chocolate.
The no-bake mousse was in its own league: sensuously smooth and topped with crunchy streusel. Every mouthful was a treat to the senses―delicious with an incredible smell.
The lower tier was packed full of filling savoury foods including a roast beef, tomato and broccoli croissant. There was also a rich potage made with onions, potatoes and melted cheese, as well as skewered baby tomatoes, olives and pickles which were perfect as a palate cleanser after the sweets.
Hot “CHEESE” Tea – ¥750
The afternoon tea set comes with one drink, so you can pick your favourite from the menu, but for an extra ¥100 you can get the New Year’s-exclusive drink: a hot cheese tea made with Q-pot CAFE.’s luxurious “Sweet Weekend” black tea . It has a smooth texture and a gorgeous subtle cheese scent.
“CHEESE” Parfait w/ Drink – ¥1,850 (Tax Included)
This parfait is also a New Year’s exclusive. It’s made formed of cute orange apricot layers, salty cookies, chocolate sponge, and topped off with cheesecake. Sat on the cheesecake having a munch is none other than Q-chan.
Apricot and cheese is a rare combination, but it results in this parfait being like a refreshing no-bake cheesecake. As you delve lower into the depths of the parfait you can enjoy an assortment of scrumptious flavours.
Q-chan’s tail is actually shaped like the letter “Q” too, and hidden behind him is a pile of nuts and at either side of him cookies with “2020” written on them. It really is a filling parfait.
It was a very satisfying meal, from the sweets and drinks to the afternoon tea!
Q-pot CAFE. Happy Bag 2020 – ¥3,000 (Before Tax)
Q-pot CAFE. is also selling fukubukuro in a cute cheese colour. This is the cafe’s first time selling fukubukuro lucky bags with rat motifs.
Award-winning Japanese writer Mizuki Tsujimura also posted a story about Q-chan on the cafe’s website which can be read below in Japanese.
▼The Adventures of the Little Rat Known as “Q”
http://www.q-pot.jp/news/2019/12/1159.html
There are several other fukubukuro lucky bags you can get your hands on too filled with accessories centred around cheese. The items are limited-edition and exclusive and come in ¥10,000 (Before Tax) and ¥30,000 (Before Tax) options.
If you’re in Japan for the New Year, why not spend it with Q-chan and a side of cheese at the Q-pot Cafe.?
Information
New Year’s Cafe Menu
Location: Q-pot CAFE. Omotesando
Running: December 26, 2019 – January 10, 2020
Online Reservations: https://www.q-pot.jp/cafe.php
Q-pot CAFE. Happy Bag 2020
Includes:
・Cheese Mouse Tote Bag
・Q-pot CAFE. Original Tea (Random Selection Of 2)
・Tinned Cheese Crackers
・¥2,000 Q-pot CAFE. Vouchers (¥500 x 4)
Q-pot CAFE. Happy Bag 2020 Sales
・Available from January 3, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. (JST) from Q-pot CAFE. Omotesando
・Available from January 1, 2020 at 12:00 P.M. (JST) from the Q-pot. Online Shop
Q-pot Happy Bag 2020 Sales
*Available at the branches below
*Release dates differ from branch to branch. The New Year’s schedules for each branch are here.
*New Year’s opening hours are different from regular hours
・Available from January 1, 2020 at Q-pot. Tokyo Sky Tree Town Solamachi
・Available from January 2, 2020 at Q-pot. LUCUA Osaka
・Available from January 3, 2020 at Q-pot. Omotesando
・Available from January 1, 2020 at Q-pot. Online Shop at 12:00 P.M.
Fukubukuro Details: http://www.q-pot.jp/news/2019/12/1162.html
Q-pot. Omotesando
Address: 3-4-8 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
Opening Hours: 11:00-20:00 (Last Orders 19:30)
Closed: New Year’s Holidays
Official Website: https://www.q-pot.jp/eng/
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Granny Smith Apple Pie & Coffee—a cafe chain in Japan—has teamed up with bean to bar chocolate company Dandelion Chocolate to release a special new dessert. The “Chocolate and Cherry Holiday Apple Pie” is now available to enjoy until January 13, 2020.
This lovingly-made ambrosial temptation is made with kougyoku apples from Aomori Prefecture which have a luscious sour kick to them. It’s combined with dark and sour cherries, which give a fruity flavour, and chocolate made from chocolate beans sourced in Guatemala. It’s held together by a crunchy pie pastry which is topped with velvety chocolate custard and ganache. The richness of the chocolate together with the apple makes for a delicious marriage of flavours.
The Guatemala bean chocolate too matches perfectly with the apples and cherries, which have a full-bodied flavour reminiscent of wine. There’s also chocolate nibs for added texture. This is truly a dessert for the gods, so don’t miss out.
Information
Granny Smith Apple Pie & Coffee x Dandelion Chocolate – “Chocolate and Cherry Holiday Apple Pie”
Running: December 14, 2019 – January 13, 2020
Available: At Granny Smith Apple Pie & Coffee branches and Dandelion Chocolate branches in Japan
Prices (Before Tax):
<Granny Smith>
・Takeout: One Slice ¥570 / Whole ¥4,500 (*Reservations must be made 3 days in advance for a whole pie. Orders up to December 25, 2019 come with Christmas decorations.)
・Eat In: One Slice ¥800 (Comes with sauce and ice cream)
・ Online Shop: ¥4,500
<Dandelion Chocolate>
・Takeout/Eat In: ¥570
Sold At:
・Granny Smith Apple Pie & Coffee – Branch List: https://grannysmith-pie.com/info.html
・Granny Smith Apple Pie & Coffee Online Shop: https://www.rakuten.co.jp/grannysmith/
・Dandelion Chocolate, Factory & Cafe Kuramae / Dandelion Chocolate Omotesando / Dandelion Chocolate Kamakura: https://dandelionchocolate.jp/
