In Osaka City, Kita Ward, there is a confectionery shop called "HIBIKA" located on the basement floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store. This shop is one of the brands of "Edelweiss Co., Ltd." and was established in 2017. In addition to the store visited at Hankyu Umeda Main Store, they also have a store at Nihonbashi Takashimaya in Tokyo, and operate an online shop. "Edelweiss Co., Ltd." started in 1966 with a small 7-tatami shop called "Edelweiss" in Tachibana, Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture. They now have their headquarters in Sannomiya-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, and besides HIBIKA, they have various other brands such as "Antenor," "Le Vian," "Noa Du Bour," "Biscuiterie Bretonne," "Murir Myuril," and group companies including "Edelweiss Okinawa," "Giandino," and "Tokyo Lemonche." They also have a business partnership with the Belgian royal warrant confectionery store "Vita Maille," founded in Brussels in 1910, and were the first in the world to open a second store in Japan in 1990. "HIBIKA - Four Seasons Confectionery Store" was created with the desire to create a new type of "Japanese Western confectionery" that values delicate and modest sensibilities and aesthetics rooted in Japanese food culture, where one can enjoy the taste of the seasons down to the appearance and color. All products are seasonal limited editions, so the lineup changes with the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Passing by the shop, you will always see beautiful and elegant sweets that make you feel the season displayed in the showcase, a shop that has always caught my attention. I visited on a Sunday after 7 pm, and it was a popular shop with a constant line of customers. This time, I came to buy cakes, and at that time, there were still quite a few types available. I visited in mid-February, and this season is from November 16 to February 28 as "Winter Four Seasons Confectionery." The cakes range from 650 yen to 750 yen, which is slightly on the higher side. It's interesting that all the cake names are in Japanese, even though they are cakes, which is unique to "Japanese Western confectionery." I purchased two cakes that caught my eye this time. [Awayuki - Strawberry and Fromage] 750 yen (tax included) (Product Description) A delicate mousse with a smooth and rich cheesecake flavor wrapped in a sweet and sour strawberry pulp jelly. The meringue coated with white chocolate is an accent. The creamy and slightly acidic cheesecake mousse flavor, balanced with the fragrant and fruity strawberry, is exquisite. The rich white chocolate and crunchy meringue texture also make for a wonderful accent, and it was the best cake in terms of both visual and taste. [Fuyumikan - Wenzhou Mandarin Orange and Chocolate Mousse] 700 yen (tax included) (Product Description) Wenzhou mandarin oranges, in season in winter, are paired with chocolate. The mandarin orange mousse wraps the Wenzhou mandarin orange confiture and chocolate mousse. The lightly elegant chocolate mousse has a crispy and rich chocolate flavor at the bottom, and the mandarin orange spreads gently throughout, with overall sweetness being restrained. Despite the visually striking mandarin oranges, the cake was unexpectedly focused on the chocolate flavor. Both were delicious, but especially the Awayuki was outstanding. The prices are a bit high, so I may not be able to buy them frequently, but this shop has become a favorite in Hankyu Umeda Main Store. The sweets here are perfect not only for yourself but also as gifts. I would like to try other seasonal sweets as well. Thank you for the meal!

Today, I had a solo drink in Umeda. I had actually told my wife that I would be home early. Hmm... I should get a souvenir here. Let's go to Hankyu underground! Cake, cake. But I really want to make her happy. It's hard to decide. This one is not right, that one is not right. I rarely buy cakes so I don't know. I wandered for about 20 minutes. I can't decide. If I continue like this, I will be even later and end up going home empty-handed. What a dilemma. !!! Oh! I found a shop that caught my eye. Elegant cakes are lined up in a refined manner. Looking closer, they have a selection that exudes a seasonal feel. Wow. Lately, cakes with plenty of fruits are the trend, and I actually love them, but then it would become "what I wanted to buy." In that respect, the cakes here value the season and are small and elegant. "This is it!!" Summer Peach for 750 yen, Summer Festival - Jasmine and Lychee Shortcake for 750 yen. Isn't it full of seasonal vibes! I bought them and shared them with my wife as soon as I got home. Conclusion: Both are delicious! They are not too sweet and very elegant. The special touch of "seasonal fruits" is nice. They are very delicious! I'm glad. My wife was very happy too. I immediately searched it up. It's a cake for a harmonious family! This place has become a favorite. Highly recommended.

The cakes look beautiful, and just looking at the showcase makes you feel delighted. I couldn't resist the temptation and ended up buying the "Cumulus Cloud" cake for 750 yen. It's a Mont Blanc cake with mascarpone. The white outer layer has a soft, mousse-like texture that is rich and creamy. The Mont Blanc inside is also rich and as you eat, you can taste different layers of delicious flavors. The crispy meringue base is a nice touch. It's a high-end cake, so I think it would be perfect for celebrations or as a special gift along with other cakes. Thank you for the delicious treat!

Four Seasons Sweets Shop is located in the Depachika of Hankyu Umeda Main Store, managed by Hibika-san. The showcase always displays a variety of unique-looking cakes. This time, I chose the Honey Lemon cake. The transparent jelly on top looks like water droplets and is beautiful. It is a mousse cake, and the sponge at the bottom was also delicious!

I received a seasonal financiers. I thought it just had a little bit of berry jam, but the flavor is stronger than it looks. Other than that, it's a normal financier. The cost performance is not the best, so I would rate it as average.

I tried the "Financier (Strawberry)" from the "Spring Assortment" here. It has a strong fermented butter base with strawberries on top. There is a hint of liquor as well. It goes very well with coffee.

I found it at Hankyu Department Store and was intrigued, so I looked at it carefully. The seasonal cookie assortment is for winter. When you put it in your mouth, the cookies called Polvoron melt smoothly. There are three types: apple, chocolate, and hazelnut, each with three pieces in a triangular shape, and the boxed version comes with two of each.

I came to Hankyu Department Store to buy a birthday cake for my wife and myself. HIBIKI offers a variety of beautiful cakes that are very popular judging by the number of customers lining up. Since I love chocolate, I quickly chose the "Winter Grove" cake. When I mentioned it was for a birthday, they wrote "Happy Birthday!" on a white chocolate plate. The cake had multiple layers with raspberry jam, and as I ate it, the rich chocolate flavor balanced perfectly with the raspberry. It was delicious!

I bought the goldfish scooping at HIBIKA@Umeda Summer Breeze. The blue and red colors are very refreshing and visually appealing. The contents include goldfish cookies, vanilla shell cookies, lemon meringue, croquant nuts, kinako sugar candy, chocolate almond, hazelnut with thick chocolate, lemon sablé, crispy coated foolbosch, bruton sablé, light buttery choux amand, almond sandwich chocolate, vanilla sandwich, plain pie, and lemon. The textures were thick and crunchy, with a refreshing taste of lemon and almond.

The summer cookies were delicious, so I decided to write a review. These Polvoron cookies have a gentle crispy texture and melt in your mouth. I was looking for a gift within a budget of 1300 yen, and even though they were a bit pricey, I chose these cookies. Since the store is only in Kansai, I am very satisfied that even people with sophisticated tastes in Tokyo will be pleased.

HIBIKA, a seasonal confectionery shop in Umeda, offers a Winter Assortment Mini Can featuring winter motifs like feathers and snowflakes. Opening the colorful can is very enjoyable! Inside, there are various treats such as feather cookies, snowflake strawberry meringues, croquant nuts, rich chocolate almond cookies, lemon fool bosche, buttery sablé cookies, almond tuiles, chocolate and vanilla sandwich cookies, and fragrant pie crust cookies. It's a delightful and tasty assortment of cookies in a fun can.

This sweets shop offers elaborate cakes that make you feel the season just by looking at them in the display window. I always want to try them all, but it's not possible...haha. It's exciting to choose while imagining the happy face of the recipient. During the Christmas season, I imagine there are a lot of customers lining up. Personally, I like alcohol, so I'm not a fan of overly sweet sweets, but all the cakes here are delicious! I think they have an elegant sweetness.

I was drawn to a cake that evoked a seasonal feeling, and decided to purchase one from a selection of about 10 different cakes. Each cake had a distinct fruit flavor that I enjoyed. My favorite was definitely the chestnut cake, which highlighted the seasonal chestnut flavor with a smooth and delicious combination of whipped cream.

HIBIKA's Monk Cloud Mont Blanc (699 yen including tax) is a Mont Blanc shaped cake with fluffy cream covered in white chocolate glaze on top. The cream alone is delicious, but when combined with the mascarpone mousse, chestnut mousse, and candied chestnuts underneath, it becomes even more delicious. The almond sponge and coconut add a nice touch. Overall, it has a perfect level of sweetness, but the meringue at the bottom is very sweet. This elegant cake is satisfying and delicious.

This is a patisserie located in Hankyu Umeda. All the cakes are limited edition based on the season. The cakes not only have a seasonal feel but also have an artistic visual appeal that made it hard to choose. One of the cakes I tried was the "White Lily" for ¥649. It consists of layers of vanilla mousse, orange jelly, chocolate cream, and chocolate sable. The vanilla mousse was rich and creamy with a subtle sweetness. The orange jelly had a refined balance of sweetness, acidity, and bitterness. The chocolate cream was surprisingly firm with a rich sweetness and elegant bitterness. The bottom sable had a crunchy texture with a strong chocolate flavor. The overall balance of flavors and textures was excellent. I enjoyed the variety in taste and texture without getting bored. It was incredibly delicious! Since all the cakes are limited edition based on the season, I would love to visit again in a different season. Thank you for the meal!

The shop "Four Seasons Sweets Store HIBIKA" announces cute Western sweets that change with the seasons! Inside the palm-sized can, cookies, sablés, pies, and kinpaito are neatly arranged, like a box of precious sweets. Using seasonal ingredients, they carefully craft assortments that not only taste delicious but also look beautiful. Thank you for the wonderful treat! ＼(^o^)／

The cakes are visually appealing and can be enjoyed seasonally. Among the cakes from March to May, my favorite is the one with strawberries. It has a matcha mousse with a strawberry mousse and matcha ganache. The subtle aroma and bitterness of matcha combined with the flavor of strawberries was delicious. The Sakura and Strawberry Cake had a strawberry jelly infused with cherry blossoms, cherry blossom mousse, strawberry and raspberry mousse, and chewy mochi texture.

"Polvoron" is a traditional Spanish Andalusian dessert that brings happiness. It has a gentle texture that crumbles in your mouth. Legend has it that if you can chant "Polvoron, Polvoron, Polvoron" three times before it crumbles in your mouth, you will be blessed with happiness. The Spring Cookie Assortment includes: - Almond: Small almond pieces add a fresh texture to the soft crumbly cookie. - Lemon: A refreshing lemon icing on a tangy dough. - Strawberry: A cute pink cookie with a gentle sweetness from strawberry juice, perfect for spring.

I stopped by Hankyu Department Store Umeda to find a souvenir, and while walking through the food floor, I was captivated by the showcase of HIBIKA. The colors, shapes, and exquisite beauty were stunning. There were about ten spring versions to choose from, making it a delightful and enjoyable dilemma. I picked six varieties, had them packaged in a paid package, and brought them to my destination. Needless to say, they were greatly appreciated. It felt almost a shame to eat them, but when I did, the taste was delicious without being overwhelming. I heard that there are seasonal versions available, so I'm already looking forward to the next summer series. The cakes are priced around 780 yen each, which may seem a bit high, but when you consider the joy on the recipient's face when you give or bring them, it's definitely worth it.

I purchased this decorative cake for my family's birthday celebration. Both cakes were artistic! The smoothness and glossiness from the showcase were evident, and the vibrant colors made it difficult to choose. The one I bought this time was "Winter Camellia" for 3799 yen (tax included). It is a luxurious and elegant cake with vivid colors and chocolate decorations resembling camellia flowers. When I received the product, I first thought, "Wow, it's quite heavy!" It had a substantial weight, and the message plate was securely fixed to prevent it from sliding off the smooth surface of the cake. As for the taste, I imagined it would be very rich due to its weight, but it actually had a nice balance of raspberry acidity and the sweetness of the white mousse. This made it very easy to eat and enjoy. The variety of cakes available makes it fun to think about which one to try next. The vibrant colors are uplifting to look at, and just seeing them can give you energy.

HIBIKA "Autumn Langue de Chat" is a stylish cookie that comes in a small box. There are two flavors available: Plain and Chocolate. The cookies have a crispy texture with a milk chocolate filling that is not too sweet. Another flavor is Maple and Chocolate, with a punch of maple flavor that is unique and delicious. These cookies are light but very tasty!