Photographed on February 15, 2014. After visiting Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at Starbucks Kanetsuki‑dōri Store. I had a chocolate mousse latte and a chocolate babka. Yesterday, I chatted with the people I always meet at the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine monthly festival, and it was fun. 😊

Layering feelings on a single plate. We engage with ingredients and finish each dish with care. The chef delivers each creation with heartfelt devotion. Reservations are available via the profile URL. https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/...

Photographed on February 1, 2014. This is a chocolate Basque cheesecake from LEC COFFEE.

Photographed on January 26, 2014. This is an apple pie from cafe andon and soft-serve ice cream from forest ranch.

Watching the dusk over Kushiro, enjoy a quietly flowing tea time. Savor a moment that melts the heart along with dessert. Reservations are available from the profile URL. https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/...

Photographed on January 24, 2014. This is LEC COFFEE’s kumquat Basque cheesecake. It contains kumquats and is delicious. 😊🍊

Photographed on January 20, 2014. This is LEC COFFEE’s strawberry latte and a sweet potato tart. It’s cold again today.

Photographed on January 20, 2014. This is a sweet potato tart from LEC COFFEE. 🍠 I am on winter break until my transfer. Today, I tried face yoga.

Photographed on January 17, 2026. I relaxed at the starbucks motokawagoe station store. I had a chocolate mousse latte and a chocolate babka. Since I based myself at Hon-Kawagoe PePe, I find myself feeling nostalgic. 🥹

Photographed on January 15, 2014. cafe andon’s café latte and a strawberry shortcake. It’s strawberry season. 🍓

Photographed on January 11, 2014. This is LEC COFFEE’s black latte and a sweet potato Basque cheesecake. I often visit after worshipping at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It’s a treat I look forward to after visiting. 😊☕️

Photographed on January 11, 2014. This is LEC COFFEE’s sweet potato Basque cheesecake. I will visit again once work settles down. 😊

After visiting Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Kanetsuki‑dōri Store. I had a cacao mousse latte and a ruby chocolate cake.

I relaxed during my break at starbucks motokawagoe station store. I had a honey, ginger, and rice koji milk latte and an Earl Grey & orange scone sandwich. One week remains until Hon-Kawagoe PePe closes… 🥹

Photographed on January 2, 2014. After visiting Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Kanetsuki‑dōri Store. I had a honey ginger komekoji milk latte and an Earl Grey pound cake. To everyone at the Bell Tower Street Store, I look forward to your continued support this year.🙇‍♀️

Photographed on January 1, 2014. After visiting Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Kanetsuki‑dōri Store. I had a gyokuro matcha latte and a rich matcha tiramisu. I fully enjoyed the New Year atmosphere. 🍵🎍

Photographed on December 28, 2025. This is LEC COFFEE’s original chai and a gateau chocolat.

Photographed on December 28, 2025. This is a gateau chocolat from LEC COFFEE. We are grateful to everyone at LEC COFFEE for their help this year. We look forward to your continued support next year.🙇‍♀️

Photographed on December 21, 2025. This is LEC COFFEE’s black latte and a sweet potato Basque cheesecake.

Photographed on December 21, 2022. This is LEC COFFEE’s sweet potato Basque cheesecake. It comes with homemade candied sweet potato sticks. 🍠 Today I am doing my last walk around Kawagoe for the year.

Here is an introduction to Temari, a sweets shop located in Imajo-shuku Post Town. This time I chose kuromitsu matcha. The shiratama rice dumplings on this plate look like flowers and are so cute ♡ They mix tofu into the dumplings, which makes them soft and very delicious! ★Shop Information★ Shop name: Kanamidokoro Temari Hours: 11:00–17:00 Address: 76-31 Imajo, Minami-Echizen Town, Nanjo District, Fukui Prefecture Phone: 0778-45-1112 Closed: Monday and Tuesday (subject to change in winter) Parking: Available (free parking near the shop)

Photographed on December 22, 2025. cafe andon’s café latte and a strawberry and chocolate shortcake.

✨A new spot for freshly made sweets has arrived🍨 Salon de Franchise, a cake shop with 27 years in business, has opened a specialty salon for freshly made sweets in Naka Ward, Sakai City on November 27🍨✨ Desserts and parfaits finished after you order let you enjoy the sound and aroma of baking and the unique textures of just-made treats—a special experience you can only have here. Each dish will make you want to tell someone, “That was delicious.” This new spot is perfect not only for afternoon tea but also for indulgent days or time spent with someone special. Check the menu below if you’re curious👀✨ 📍Salon de Franchise (@salon_de_franchise) 🕒 Hours: 11:00–19:00 (Last order 18:00) ❌ Closed: Tuesdays (open on public holidays) 🚃 Access: An 8-minute walk from Fukai Station on the Nankai Semboku Line; parking available 🔍 Search for “Salon de Franchise” for more details! 🔗 https://www.franchise1998.com// ―――――――――― Year-end and New Year holiday closure December 23 (Tuesday)–January 6 (Tuesday) ※Normal business resumes on Wednesday, January 7 ――――――――――

Photographed on December 15, 2025. This is “Kogyoku Apple Pie with Shinrin no Bokujo Farm Soft Serve” from CAFE ANDON. It also contains my favorite cinnamon. 😊

Photographed on December 12, 2025. This is LEC COFFEE’s Basque cheesecake inspired by tarte Tatin.

Today, the Kawagoe Tea Festival in Rinsinji Temple is running until 3:00 PM. I bought Chabudai’s chai and a Taiwanese castella from Sweets Workshop Hiro. 😊☕️

Hiroshima Prefecture Shobara City's top spots for food and shopping! Blessed with vast land, Shobara offers farm-to-table gourmet delights. Surrounded by rich nature and marked by big temperature swings, Shobara is a treasure trove of delicious ingredients. As one of the prefecture's largest agricultural towns, it is home to the nationally acclaimed wagyu brand Hiba Beef 🥩, a specialty unique to Shobara. From these local ingredients come indulgent and exceptionally tasty treats. Be sure to try the exclusive specialties you can only taste in Shobara. For more details, visit the Shobara Tourism Navigation website 🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/spot/4014...

Photographed on December 3, 2025. I relaxed at Maestro in Risona Coedo Terrace, open every Wednesday. I had a Winter Berry Mocha and a buckwheat and matcha financier. The Winter Berry Mocha blends strawberry and chocolate for a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness. The financier was freshly baked.

The exam finished safely. Tokyo was crowded, so I’m relaxing at home in my local area. I had a gingerbread latte and a white mocha cake.

Photographed on December 1, 2025. A cafe latte from cafe andon and an apple caramel shortcake.