Today I took a certification exam in the Ōmiya area. I think I did my best. 💮 I had a gingerbread latte and a nuts and caramel cheesecake.

I went to the Ōmiya area for work today. I had hot apple cider and a white mocha cake. They smelled pleasantly of apples. 😊

Photographed on November 15, 2025. A cafe latte from cafe andon and a cassis and apple cinnamon crumble cake.

Photographed on November 15, 2025. This is cafe andon’s cassis and apple cinnamon crumble cake. Layers of cassis and apple jam are topped with cinnamon crumble and apple. It has a crunchy texture and a balance of sweetness and tartness.

Treat your Christmas Eve to an extraordinary cake. From Kushiro Prince Hotel, here are our limited-time Christmas sweets. Enjoy gentle sweetness made with Hokkaido ingredients and the refined taste of our hotel-made creations. 🎂 Noel Blanc Made with fresh Hokkaido cream. This elegant cake is lightly sweetened to let the strawberry flavor shine. ¥5,300 (tax included) 🍫 Entremet Chocolat Moist cocoa sponge wrapped in chocolate and decorated with macarons. Notes of orange and toasted almond unfold with each bite. ¥5,200 (tax included) 🧀 Noel Fromage Generously made with Hokkaido fromage blanc. A smooth cheesecake accented with a berry jelly. ¥5,500 (tax included) 🍎 Holly Apple Wreath An apple pie filled with plenty of apples and fragrant cinnamon. Finished with glossy apricot jam to brighten your table. ¥4,500 (tax included) 🎁 Reservations now open 📅 Reservation deadline: Thursday, December 18 📦 Pickup: Tuesday, December 23 to Thursday, December 25 📍 Top of Kushiro (17F) / 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. ―――――――――――――――――― Instagram 🍰 For reservations and details, visit the link in our profile @kushiroprincehotel https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kushiro/plan/top_kushiro/christmascake2025/...

Photographed on November 10, 2025. LEC COFFEE’s black latte and a carrot cake.

Photographed on November 10, 2025. This is a carrot cake from LEC COFFEE. Congratulations on your 5th anniversary. 🎉

Photographed 11/1/25. After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed. Strawberry Mousse & Joyful Medley Tea Latte and White Mocha Cake.

Photographed 10/27/25. It comes with LEC COFFEE's chai Basque cheesecake and jack-o-lantern cookies. 🎃 I like chai, so it's a nice menu. 😊

Photographed 10/15/25. CAFE ANDON's Cafe Latte and Carrot Mont Blanc Tart.

Photographed 10/15/25. After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. Acai Berry Frappuccino and Halloween Chocolate & Berry Danish. I enjoyed the Halloween spirit. 🐈‍⬛🎃🩸👻

Photographed 10/6/25. Starbucks Bell Ring Street was relaxed. ☕️ It is a pumpkin spice latte and two kinds of apple custard apple pie from Aomori Prefecture. I enjoyed the taste of autumn. 🎃🫚🍎

Photographed 10/1/25. After prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. Pikemoko bouquet & tea latte and hand-squeezed chestnut Mont Blanc. 🐻🌰

Photographed 9/26/25. LEC COFFEE's black latte and pumpkin Basque cheesecake. 🎃

Photographed 9/26/25. This is LEC COFFEE's pumpkin Basque cheesecake. 🎃

Photographed on September 15, 25. After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. It is a pear raw caramel frappuccino and a pear and caramel tea cake. 🍐 Today is my birthday.

Moncher × Gokase Grapes 🍇 I visited the Gokase grape collaboration now on sale at Moncher Seasons in Hakata Hankyu.✨ The cakes displayed in the showcase looked as delicious as they sounded… 🍰 A kind staff member showed me the cakes made with Gokase grapes. 👀 They said the collaboration has been widely promoted, and some customers come specifically for the cakes featuring Gokase grapes. 😆 I tried the soft-serve made with Campbell Early grapes. 🍦 The soft-serve wasn’t overly sweet, and the aroma of Campbell Early gently spread through it, making it perfect for this still-warm season. 😍 The cakes using Gokase grapes are scheduled to be sold through the end of September. 💡 Be sure to visit Moncher Seasons on the B1 level of Hakata Hankyu. 😊

Photographed 9/13/25. LEC COFFEE's fig Basque cheesecake and Original Chai. September is my birthday month, and October is the Kawagoe Festival, so I think I'm floating for the time being.

Photographed 9/13/25. This is LEC COFFEE's fig Basque cheesecake. I passed the exam I took last month, so I congratulated you. 😊💮

Photographed on September 9, 25. During the break, I relaxed at the Starbucks Hon-Kawagoe Station store. Chocolate mousse latte and pumpkin basque cheesecake.

#012 Tsunocho is home to about fifty restaurants and confectioneries. This is the third installment in our gourmet series! Here we introduce a long-established Japanese and Western confectionery shop loved both inside and outside the town. ~Founded in 1950, a taste that recalls Tsunocho~ Kashiho Kikuya Kikuya is a long-standing Japanese and Western confectionery shop founded in 1950 by the family of my childhood friend. It continues to be loved by both local residents and visitors from outside the town. Kikuya makes many well-known sweets. First is the wagashi called “Ichinomiya,” which people associate with Kikuya. The name comes from the town’s representative sightseeing spot, Tsuno Shrine, formally the ichinomiya of Hyūga Province. The moist cake contains white bean paste and cream, combining the best of Japanese and Western tastes. Other confections that remind people of Tsunocho include Tsuno Station, Tsunayahime, and Kinfugu Monaka. Why use names derived from Tsunocho? The owners say they want recipients to think, “This is from Tsunocho,” or “How nostalgic.” Indeed, someone who left the prefecture and receives one of these sweets after years would likely feel nostalgic. Such treats exist in Tsuno. These days, customers come from within the town, from other towns, and even from other prefectures specifically to buy these sweets. In addition to regular items, Kikuya also makes custom birthday cakes featuring character designs. That, too, is one reason the shop remains beloved. Kikuya’s confections are also sold at the station café inside the tourism association office. They make excellent gifts for loved ones or people who have helped you. Hours 9:00–18:00 Sundays 14:00–17:00 Closed Irregular holidays Parking About 10 spaces Phone 0983-25-0127 Address 〒889-1201 4939 Kawakita, Tsunocho, Koyu District, Miyazaki Prefecture (in front of Akagike Residence)

Photographed on August 15, 25. After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. Chillax soda peach and peach & milk cake. 🍑

Photographed 8/1/25. After prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. Chillax soda peach and peach & milk cake. 🍑

Photographed on June 21, 25. CAFE ANDON's café au lait and lemon Butter sandwich. Lemon Butter Sandwich and coffee go well together. 🍋☕️

Photographed on July 1, 25. After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. Chillax soda yuzu citrus and cinnamon roll.

Photographed 6/29/25. After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I went to the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. Prayer early in the morning for two consecutive days is quite tough. 🥹 Chillax soda mango and mango mousse cake. 🥤🥭

Photographed on June 15, 25. CAFE ANDON's Iced Cafe Latte and American Cherry Shortcake. I am always indebted to you. 😊

Photographed on June 15, 25. CAFE ANDON's American Cherry Shortcake. 🍒🍰 The sponge is coated with cherry syrup and sandwiched with American cherries.

On this day, foodie Kasai followed the usual sweet scent and dropped by @suwa_clover. The person who spoke with us that day was the owner, Komatsu. It seems clover has been here for about ten years. At first, his mother worked the register while Komatsu focused on baking. Now, he appears to handle everything on his own. The first and most striking thing when I entered was the huge variety of cookies!!! There are so many kinds of cookies. For a cookie lover like Kasai, it was pure bliss🍪🎶 When I asked why, the answer surprised me: “The reason is I love cookies!!!” Those words were so wonderful I felt time stop🤣 You can tell without being told that cookies made by a cookie‑loving owner are special🍪 Tarts are a must-try, but the cookies are top recommendations too!!! They also make message cookies, which are popular for people who find it hard to express feelings directly or as substitutes for retirement cards—many people place large reservation orders. And above all, the original cakes! If you look at clover’s website, you’ll see how beautiful the original cakes are!!! They’re almost too pretty to eat!!! They require a reservation, but if you provide a portrait or photo, they can make a custom order. How about a one‑and‑only original cake just for you!? One last insider note: the drip coffee is a completely original coffee chosen and prepared by a friend of owner Komatsu to pair with clover’s cakes. It’s a coffee they don’t serve anywhere else, so it’s a must for anyone who wants it☕!!! ◎ clover 📍 Suwa City, Kogandori 4-10-21 ☎ 0266-57-0374 ◎ Hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10:30–18:00 ◎ Closed: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ◎ Parking: About four spaces in front of the shop ◎ Website: https://suwa-clover.com//

Photographed on June 15, 25. After the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. It is a soy chai tea latte and caramel and cheesecake.