At the long-established rock confectionery store Amida Ike Daikoku, And Okoshi is available at a limited store in Hankyu Umeda. It is a new brand of premium modern okoshi. I purchased a cup of mixed nuts. The cup is colorful and perfect for a snack.

I received a set of various flavors of rice crackers. There are 16 pieces in total, with 2 pieces each of 8 different flavors. When you hear "rice crackers," you may think of hard senbei-style snacks, but these are modern and very delicious rice crackers. The flavors include ginger, almond caramel, matcha milk, butter honey, crushed cookie, mixed nuts, cafe latte, and strawberry, and all of them were delicious. I also bought a sweet called Mochimaro at the airport for home consumption, which was a confectionery from Amidaike Daikoku. It is literally mochi-like and delicious Japanese sweets.

I received a flower lang from Amidaike Daikoku-san in Osaka City. I had never heard of this confection before, so it was my first time trying it. It's crispy. The cream has dried strawberries and dried blueberries on top, and the cream is quite sweet with honey. I'm not a fan of overly sweet things, so I think I've had enough. Thank you for the meal.

"Awaokoshi and Iwaokoshi are traditional Osaka sweets, popular among people from the Showa era. I wonder if young people still eat them, but they are nostalgic snacks from childhood. The packaging has changed over the years, now more elaborate compared to the simple packaging in the past. The content remains the same, but back then they were wrapped in paper, now they come in plastic packaging. The size used to be only this big, but now there are mini sizes available for easier consumption. This size offers a satisfying crunch, but you need strong teeth to enjoy it. Personally, I prefer the ginger-flavored Iwaokoshi now. It's a taste that brings back memories. Crunchy and satisfying!"

Osaka souvenir - For my grandfather who loves traditional rice crackers, I bought the Iwaokoshi from Daikoku-san. The shop looked more like a colorful candy store than a rice cracker shop, with a wide variety of flavors like strawberry, chocolate, and blueberry, as well as marshmallow and dried fruits. I ended up buying the classic Iwaokoshi with ginger flavor, but also tried samples of caramel nugget and marshmallow flavors. They were soft, moist, sweet, and fragrant - incredibly delicious. They are light, have a long shelf life, and can be easily carried around as a snack. A new and unique type of rice cracker that is definitely worth trying!

The first time (March 2018, Monday, around 5 pm [TakeOut]) - The Hankyu train was not running due to a human accident! I had to take JR from Osaka Station to Umeda, and decided to buy some sweets to thank the person who gave my daughter an old toy. However, I didn't have much time, so I didn't do enough research and there were too many Hankyu Umeda stores to choose from! In that situation, as soon as I got off the escalator, I noticed the product I ended up purchasing. The packaging is cute, isn't it? And after trying the royal milk tea flavor, I found it deliciously crispy. I hadn't met the father-in-law's colleague who is around 40 years old, but I think it's within the acceptable range. I hesitated to give a gift of a product from an unfamiliar store, but I bought 2 - one for the return gift and one for home use. Melange Chocolat 12 Assortments 680 yen. The picture was taken after eating one. Each piece comes with a paper describing the flavor. The texture is not moist or chewy, but rather crunchy and delicious. The couverture chocolate coating has no distinct taste, making it all enjoyable. I looked up "Amida Ike Daikoku" online and found out that it is a traditional confectionery in Osaka, known for its "Awa-okoshi" and "Iwa-okoshi" similar to thunder rice crackers in Tokyo. Lately, they have been developing and selling new confectioneries like Melange Chocolat, targeting younger consumers with a focus on younger employees. I found the article on Toyo Keizai Online quite interesting. Although I was puzzled by the manufacturer being listed as "Amida Ike Daikoku," it finally made sense. This is highly recommended as a souvenir from Osaka or as a small return gift.

On this day, I went on a tour in Osaka with my wife. We visited this traditional Japanese confectionery store located in the heart of Umeda, at the Hankyu Umeda Main Store B1F. This store, established in 1805, sells Osaka specialties "Iwa Okoshi" and "Awa Okoshi". I came here to buy souvenirs for my workplace and home. Since I have eaten Iwa Okoshi and Awa Okoshi many times before, I decided to look for something different for my home. Therefore, I purchased the following items for my home: - Melange Chocolat (Mixed Nuts) 369 yen - Melange Chocolat (Bitter Caramel) 369 yen - Consumption tax 134 yen Total: 738 yen Melange Chocolat is a modern version of Okoshi, a traditional Japanese confection, made in collaboration with couverture chocolate. I will try these snacks at home later. - Melange Chocolat (Mixed Nuts): The box contains 7 packs of Melange Chocolat (Mixed Nuts). They are bite-sized, dark brown in color, with a crispy texture similar to Okoshi, and contain almonds, cashews, and macadamia nuts coated with couverture chocolate. I enjoyed the combination of nuts, chocolate, and crispy texture, which is exactly to my liking. - Melange Chocolat (Bitter Caramel): After much consideration, I chose this flavor for the second item, focusing on the "bitter" aspect. Contrary to the name, this one has a light brown color, with a base of bitter caramel and white chocolate. Although I am not a big fan of white chocolate, it tasted good when combined with caramel. It was sweeter compared to the Mixed Nuts flavor. In my opinion, Mixed Nuts > Bitter Caramel, but both were delicious. At 342 yen for 7 pieces, it is reasonably priced for everyday enjoyment! Thank you for the meal! (As of December 20, 2017, no points were used)

Working for a company allows you to encounter many delicious things. It also provides a sense of security being connected to society. My husband brought home some sweets he received. They are cute flower-shaped langues de chat cookies, made by a company that produces millet rice cakes. They are different from regular rice cakes and have a fancy appearance that would delight women. The crispy texture and smooth cream make them delicious. They are bite-sized and cost about 150 yen each. They come in a box of four, making them perfect as gifts. My husband brings home delicious sweets every day, but I keep getting fatter.

I received a box of Osaka Hana Lang cookies (4 pieces for 600 yen + tax)♪ They are large flower-shaped langues de chat cookies with a honey flavor from Osaka. The cookies had a buttery aroma and a crispy texture, which was delicious♪ The cream filling was light and smooth, with a good melt-in-your-mouth texture. The strawberry and blueberry decorations added a cute touch, without too much acidity. This shop is known for its traditional sweets like Iwagokoshi and Awagokoshi. These cookies were developed as a new souvenir from Osaka, but that might make them less accessible for everyday purchase. It's a shame because they would be a nice treat to have on hand for guests or special occasions.

Daughters' souvenir series (^-^) Melange Chocolat? Crunchy and crispy? The texture is enjoyable. The chocolate is delicious too. This is delicious ＼(^o^)／ Bring back something delicious! Mother's request was heard. Every time she comes back, she brings back lots of delicious souvenirs. It's happiness (*´∇｀*) Second daughter left in a hurry, but for Mother's Osaka food trip part 2 (lol), I hope she does her best. After conquering all the souvenirs, I'm thinking of going on a little diet (^-^) I'm so happy (*´∇｀*)

It seems to be a traditional Japanese sweets shop in Osaka. I received a souvenir called "Nami no Uta" from this shop, which offers three flavors: peanut, black sesame, and matcha. I tried the peanut and black sesame flavors. In simple terms, it's like a thin rice cracker. The black sesame flavor has a distinct black sesame aroma with a sweet finish. As for the peanut flavor, it doesn't have a strong peanut taste, but you can somehow sense it.