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"Only at the Nihonbashi Main Store, you can receive a "御菓印" (special confectionery stamp) with purchases of ¥2,000 or more. The spacious store has a cafe area near the entrance where customers are enjoying drinks and sweets. The merchandise space extends from the entrance to the back. The items are arranged in a relaxed manner, making it very "

"Even though it was around 1 pm, there was a line of about 4 people. I definitely recommend making a reservation if you want to try their sweets! I bought dorayaki and mochi, and they were truly worthy of being called one of the top 3 dorayaki in Japan! The skin and the red bean paste were both delicious! I want to go back and buy more!"

"I was able to purchase a dorayaki without a reservation around noon on a weekday. It cost 240 yen per piece. It was absolutely delicious. One dorayaki is large and filling, so I think 240 yen is a great price. The red bean paste is especially delicious. I preferつぶあん (tsubuan, a type of red bean paste with whole beans), so it was perfect for me. "

"2024/8/XX (Take Out) I visited this bakery after having lunch at "Benibana Bekkan" in Nihonbashi, which is a short walk away. It's about a 6-7 minute walk from Nihonbashi Station. I went there around 1 pm on a weekday, and it was packed with customers. There's a small eat-in space, but it was full, so I ended up getting takeout. Here's what I bou"

"I finally tried the famous Hayashi Rice at Maruzen Cafe. It's exactly what you'd imagine a Showa-era coffee shop to be like. The interior has a retro vibe. I'd known about it for years but never got around to visiting. The rich gravy is on the sweeter side. I also ordered waffles, but the batter was more like bread and didn't live up to its appeara"

"This restaurant is located in the basement of Takashimaya. I've seen PARIYA mentioned frequently on blogs and YouTube, and I was curious about it every time I passed by, so I decided to go in. The lack of separation between the store and the passageway in front of it was a bit off-putting, and it didn't feel very relaxing. Despite this, it was pa"

"I first tried this place by taking out two fresh cakes. I was a little impressed by the wrapping paper and ribbon. The fresh cakes are small in size, so I ended up eating two at once (laughs). Although they are small, the flavor is rich and concentrated, making them very satisfying to eat. It's truly impressive. 😘😋 I've become a regular customer a"

"Nakahora牧場 Theater, Grand Opening!! Located on the B1 floor of the Shinjuku Takashimaya New Building, this is an eat-in spot that uses milk from a farm in Iwate Prefecture. I stopped by for a quick break since I had some time to spare. ✨ 【Order】 ■ Coffee Float (¥550) They had soft serve, yogurt, and other options, but I went with the float this "

"Located in the basement of a department store, the shop itself is small, but it's filled with stylish and delicious-looking breads! There's also a refrigerated section, and this time I bought two kinds of éclairs that caught my eye. The long, slightly rustic look feels authentic. ^^ * Chocolate éclair ¥290 Bitter chocolate cream flavor * Caramel"

"A cafe attached to a long-established Japanese confectionery shop founded in the Edo period. While seating is limited, you can enjoy a leisurely coffee break. The anko (sweet bean paste) is especially delicious, as you would expect from a Japanese confectionery shop. The anko is light yet intensely sweet, and highly recommended. The confectionery s"