I visited this shop located about a 5-minute walk from Tsukishima Station. I went there around 5:30 pm on a Saturday. The shop is open until 6:30 pm, which is quite long for a traditional Japanese sweets shop. The shop is quite small and a bit hard to find as it is off the main street. They mainly offer fresh sweets, and the selection was limited. When I visited, they were sold out of their deer-shaped sweets. I tried their chrysanthemum-shaped sweet, mizu-yokan, and mizu-manju. The price for all three was around 600 yen, which was reasonable. The sweets were quite sweet and had a generous amount of filling. The chrysanthemum-shaped sweet was particularly impressive with a lot of filling. The mizu-yokan was sweet and had a clear texture. The mizu-manju also had a lot of filling and a strong, lingering sweetness. The sweetness might be a bit overwhelming, but the refreshing nature of the sweets made them not too filling.

I received 200 yen for the Monaka. The traditional Japanese house, which seemed to have been rebuilt recently, had transformed into a modern single-family home. As I live nearby, I decided to visit on my way home from work. The menu had limited options, but I noticed they offered Monaka, which I had never tried before, so I ordered it. The owner went into the kitchen to prepare it specifically for me. I felt bad for causing them trouble right before closing, but I decided to enjoy the freshly made Monaka on a bench in the park. The sweetness of the red bean paste spread rapidly in my mouth with each bite. I savored the unique sweetness and texture that you can't find in store-bought Monaka. I thought it would pair perfectly with strong tea. The straightforward sweetness of the dessert was a refreshing change from the trend of "not too sweet" desserts. If you enjoy sweet treats, I recommend trying it. Although the other items on the menu didn't impress me much, besides the Gyuhige (smooth texture and a different sweetness from Monaka, recommended for those who like it), the experience was enjoyable. I will definitely visit again.

While strolling around Tsukishima, I came across a traditional Japanese confectionery shop with a sign that read "Gokashi". Despite its unassuming appearance, I decided to step inside. The shop was a bit messy, but the display case seemed to showcase various sweets. I noticed a sign for steamed chestnut yokan called "Poccuri Chestnut Steamed Yokan". Intrigued by the name, I decided to try it along with a sweet called Tsukuda Mochi. The shopkeeper asked if I knew how to eat the Poccuri Chestnut Steamed Yokan, and I nervously inquired. It turns out that the yokan is individually wrapped in plastic, so you should cut and eat only the portion you plan to consume, keeping the rest wrapped to avoid drying out. Back at home, I followed the instructions and cut out a coin-shaped piece of the yokan. Despite its appearance, the yokan was pleasantly sweet and delicious. The Tsukuda Mochi, made with apricot, was also a delightful treat. Overall, I enjoyed these simple yet tasty traditional Japanese sweets.

When I used to live in Okawabata in Chuo Ward (Tsukishima), I frequented a traditional Japanese sweets shop that has been in business since the Meiji era. The shop is still run by a classy elderly lady. My favorite treat there is always the "Pocky Chestnut Yokan". The area around Tsukishima is well-known for its trendy image and frequent appearances in TV dramas, but right next to it, you can still find old traditional houses and row houses that have been there since the Edo period, where you can feel the simple warmth of people's lives. I love that aspect of the area. Next to Tsukishima is Monja Street in Tsukishima, so I sometimes visit Tsukishima to see friends. Whenever I go, I often buy these traditional Japanese sweets as souvenirs for my home. Take a look at the photo. Despite being in a sophisticated neighborhood, these sweets have a handmade quality to them. Each piece is carefully wrapped in steamed chestnut or red bean paste, then individually wrapped in paper. The use of bamboo skin and the nostalgic thin paper wrapping show the love and care put into making these sweets. The large chestnuts and chewy yokan with a mild sweetness. If you understand the charm of this traditional craftsmanship, you will surely be delighted by this shop, like a "time album" of the era.

The interior of this Futaba family shop is messy. The man who seemed to be the owner provided polite customer service, but he was wearing a T-shirt with holes in it. The chestnut steamed yokan, wrapped in bamboo skin and then wrapped in wrapping paper as shown in the photo, had a strong ink smell that was bothersome.

It is a small, quiet shop, but the products lined up are truly exceptional! The highly recommended item is the "Tsukuda Mochi," which is actually made of gyuhi (a type of soft rice cake). Inside, there are dried apricots scattered throughout. As a big fan of gyuhi, this is the perfect snack for me. And at only 110 yen each, it's quite affordable! I'll buy 10 of them. Actually, scratch that. I'll finish them in 2 days, not a week. Sorry for the fib! Additionally, the yokan wrapped in bamboo skin is also delicious. Inside the yokan, there are chestnuts and sweet beans sprinkled luxuriously. The taste never gets old no matter how many times you eat it. This is truly a small gem of a shop.