The White Jade Zenzai Japanese-style pudding shop is located in department stores such as Ueno Matsuzakaya, Nihonbashi Takashimaya, and Ginza Mitsukoshi. My mother mentioned that my father bought from the street shop in Nippori before. Their Peach Daifuku is a limited-time offer with peach filling, while the Pineapple version has white bean paste. Peach filling is quite rare, but the prices are a bit on the higher side. I will consider trying it out and leave a review on websites like Tabelog and Google Maps. Thank you!

The weather was nice, so I went for a walk in the downtown area. I walked from Machiya Station to Nishi-Nippori Station, then to Nippori Station, and finally to Ueno Station. On the way, I took a break at "cafe de Hanaya" and enjoyed some delicious treats. As I was leaving Ueno Station and heading towards the intersection, I noticed a traditional Japanese sweets shop across the street. The sign outside caught my eye, advertising a "Strawberry Daifuku Time Sale." I couldn't resist the tempting offer of fresh "Amaou" strawberry daifuku at a discounted price. I also bought another refreshing treat, sakura manju. The total bill came to 1,180 yen. The strawberry daifuku had a short shelf life, so my wife and I enjoyed them at home that day. The soft texture of the daifuku, the perfect sweetness of the white bean paste, and the fresh, juicy strawberries made them delicious. It was a great decision not to leave the shop empty-handed.

Health check-up souvenir. Takekyuan Okano Kogome Daifuku. It's my first time seeing this type of daifuku. I'll remember it. Below is the official website of Takekyuan Okano. Takekyuan Okano Uguisudani Kitaguchi Store 03-5849-4617 Tokyo, Taito-ku, Negishi 1-6-9 Nomura Building 1F.

I usually use the Okano's Iriya store, but on this day, I happened to stop by this store on Gyonin Street on my way back from Nezu. For some reason, Okano has several stores mainly in Taito Ward on the east side of Tokyo, and I love their Kogome Daifuku, so I visit them from time to time. What I had: - Amabie Dorayaki for around 300 yen There is nothing unusual in the contents. It is a dorayaki with Amabie printed on it. It is the usual Okano quality, with a good balance of the dough and the sweet bean paste.

I went with the purpose of purchasing Kogome Daifuku, but when I was about to leave the store after completing the payment, I noticed something. The words "limited time offer". They were offering a Mikan Daifuku made with Setoda Mikan from Hiroshima for 320 yen each, with a whole orange inside. I made a mistake in cutting it, it would have looked better if I had cut it in the opposite direction. The orange was quite big, so the Daifuku part was surprisingly small, making it not too heavy. However, I think I would have preferred a simpler Daifuku without the extra sweetness. It was good to be able to try it since it was a limited time offer, but I still prefer the Kogome Daifuku.

A traditional Japanese confectionery shop located in Taito-ku, Tokyo. It is conveniently close to JR Uguisudani station. They offer a variety of Japanese sweets such as daifuku, mizu yokan, and dorayaki, as well as seasonal items. One of their specialties is the "anzu pie," which is a type of Japanese sweet made with California-grown apricots wrapped in pie crust. It offers a unique combination of sweet and sour fruity filling with a moist and crispy pie crust, creating a fusion of Japanese and Western flavors.

My brother's birthday, my father brought takeout for us and we all enjoyed it deliciously. The sweet potato yokan had the original taste of sweet potatoes, and the daifuku had whole bean paste with a strong mugwort flavor in the skin, which was very delicious!

Delicious product, Dorayaki skin only for 324 yen. I prefer the skin over the filling, so I like Fukutaro's better, even though the taste is more enjoyable at Bunmeido.

I walked from Kan'eiji Temple to Takekyuuan Okano Uguisudani Kitaguchi store located at the north exit of Uguisudani Station. I have purchased from the main store several times before, but this was probably my third time getting off at the north exit of Uguisudani Station. And it was probably the first time I walked slowly. I always buy "Kogome Daifuku" when I visit, so this time I bought one piece each of "Kogome Daifuku" and "Kogome Daifuku (Yomogi)". Since the expiration date is on the same day, I can't finish both in one day, so I freeze the leftovers to eat on another day. When you take a bite, there is a hint of saltiness along with the sweet red bean paste, creating an exquisite deliciousness. The red bean paste is naturally sweet with a good amount of beans, making it really tasty. I don't usually buy traditional Japanese sweets for myself, but I always end up buying "Kogome Daifuku". It would be nice if the expiration date was a bit longer, but I guess it can't be helped. I like both, but I think I prefer the "Yomogi" flavor after all.

I bought some souvenirs and treats for myself. Since they don't last long, it is recommended to enjoy them while they are fresh. I tried a daifuku with whole grapes inside, made with Okayama's Seto Giants grapes. The daifuku was very soft and chewy, with just the right amount of sweetness! I had it with green tea, and they paired really well together. The grapes were juicy, and when I bit into them, the delicious juice spread in my mouth. The souvenirs were also well received.

I have no idea why, but there are many wagashi (Japanese sweets) shops called "Okano" in this area. There are various Okano shops in Ueno and Yanaka, each selling different types of daifuku (sweet rice cakes). As they are quite old-established, I decided to visit the Okano store in Uguisudani to buy some tea sweets. This shop is called "Chikuryuan Okano" and their specialty is the kogome daifuku (230 yen). I bought the regular one and the yomogi (mugwort) one. When I received the bag, it was surprisingly heavy even though there were only two pieces inside. I cut it open and found plenty of sweet red bean paste inside. The distinctive feature is the mochi dough, which still retains a strong rice flavor. It's a bit firm with a crispy texture, providing a satisfying chewiness. The sweetness of the red bean paste complements it well, making it quite filling. Personally, it's one of the best daifuku I've ever had. The flagship product of this century-old store is truly amazing. Feeling a bit lonely with just daifuku, I also bought a tiger-patterned dorayaki called "Toragayaki" (200 yen). The dough was slightly sweet with a hint of egg flavor. It was delicious, but I found it to be a relatively ordinary dorayaki compared to the kogome daifuku. I would love to have the kogome daifuku again and challenge other "Okano" shops soon.

This is a shop located just a short walk from Uguisudani Station North Exit. I visited because I was curious about the Kogome Daifuku featured in Kishi Asako's book. Kogome Daifuku (White) This is a plain type of Kogome Daifuku. The mochi is thick and slightly firm with a hint of saltiness, giving it a satisfying texture. The smooth red bean paste inside is subtly sweet. Kogome Daifuku (Yomogi) The mochi in this version has Yomogi (mugwort) kneaded into it, so it's not as salty as the white one. The flavor of Yomogi is not very strong. Anzu Daifuku (Seasonal Limited Edition) Wrapped in a soft, thin mochi, this daifuku has a balanced taste of tangy apricot and elegant sweetness of white bean paste. It is said to use young ayu ginger, but the flavor is subtle in the dough. Inside, there is soft mochi, but apart from the appearance of a sweetfish shape, there aren't many distinctive features. With many branches, including the one in Uguisudani which is conveniently close to the station, I think it's easy to visit the shop.

When I go to Uguisudani, I feel like stopping by. This time, I purchased: - 4 pieces of Kogome Daifuku for 993 yen - Santa Claus Senbei for 550 yen - Christmas tree Kinpaito for 800 yen Santa Claus Senbei and Christmas tree Kinpaito can last for a while and can be used as a small souvenir. The seasonal senbei here are always cute and fun. The Kogome Daifuku is exceptional. It sells out quickly at the main store, but there may still be some left here. The Daifuku is large with plenty of sweet bean paste inside, and the skin is just right - not too hard or too soft. The sweetness is also moderate. You have to open your mouth wide to eat it, but it was satisfying. Delicious! The expiration date is only 1 day, so it doesn't last long, which is a bit disappointing. There were also Japanese-style donuts in the showcase. They are coming up with various ideas. I would like to visit again.

I noticed mikan daifuku as I was passing by and decided to buy it. When I went inside the store, I couldn't find it on the shelf, but when I asked, they said they kept it in the refrigerator and brought it out for me. I also saw kogome daifuku, which looked delicious, so I bought one of each. When I got home and tried the mikan daifuku, I was amazed to find a whole mandarin orange inside. It was not too sweet, but the mandarin was incredibly juicy. It was so juicy that it overflowed in my mouth as I ate it. I had never tried mikan daifuku before, but it was delicious! The kogome daifuku also had plenty of sweet bean paste inside, giving it a satisfying texture. There were many other Japanese sweets available at the store, so I would like to try more of them in the future.

When driving from Negishi's alley in January to Nippori, I always saw the sign for "Kogome Daifuku" and wondered what it was like. I often come to Uguisudani for drinks, and I noticed there is a branch here too, so I was drawn into the store by the words "Whole Orange Mochi" and "Tiger Rusk" on the storefront. Inside the store, I quickly found the Whole Orange Mochi, but couldn't find the Tiger Rusk. I ended up asking the staff where the Tiger Rusk was. The Whole Orange Mochi costs 294 yen and uses oranges from Takane, Hiroshima. The oranges were not sour at all, but sweet and delicious. The mochi had a light and fluffy texture like double-layered mochi, and I really liked it. The Tiger Rusk costs 116 yen and has a tiger pattern on a thin rusk. The rusk could have been a bit thicker to feel more buttery. It's good for snacks or gifts since it keeps well and has a fun name. In the end, I didn't buy the main attraction, the Kogome Daifuku, on my first visit, but I went back later after a light morning drink to get it. Since there was only one Whole Orange Mochi left, I got that too. The Kogome Daifuku costs 210 yen and is a daifuku with a lightly grilled surface, with one white mochi and one grass mochi. Both have a slightly salty skin and a moderately sweet red bean paste. The grilled skin is firm, while the other parts are fluffy and chewy, making it delicious. Truly deserving of being the No. 1 popular item. The orange mochi will be gone soon, but I'm also interested in the chestnut one, which could be a great snack for Uguisudani drinking sessions.

My husband had some business in the vicinity of Iriya. It was my first time coming to this area since I arrived in Tokyo, and I found everything to be so interesting and unique. As we were walking, we kept seeing persistent "Kogome Daifuku" signs on the telephone poles along the way. The constant advertising made me curious and I couldn't help but want to try it out. However, the signs didn't provide specific details like the distance to the shop, so I couldn't really insist on going there. Eventually, we reached my husband's destination for the day, so I had to give up on the daifuku. But later, we ended up going to Uguisudani Station to find an ATM, and lo and behold, the shop I had seen earlier was right there! It felt like fate guiding me to it. Turns out, the sign I saw first was for the main store, and I ended up at a branch store. The shop was clean and bright, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. We decided to try the Kogome Daifuku, getting two regular ones and two with mochi made from grass seeds. The mochi was soft and had a nice bounce to it, with a slightly grainy texture. The anko filling was not too sweet and had a distinct red bean flavor. I could even taste a hint of salt in the aftertaste, which might have been due to the summer heat and all the walking we had done. Overall, it was delicious, and I would gladly accept the challenge to try it again next time.