After finishing my errands in Higashi-Osaka City, I wanted to have some Japanese sweets, so I came here. I was very grateful for the parking lot. When I entered the store, the staff greeted me warmly. I wanted to eat right away, so I decided to dine in. They offered complimentary self-service tea and coffee. I enjoyed a warm hojicha tea and Japanese sweets while looking around the store, which was always bustling with customers. It seems like a shop loved by the local community. The Japanese sweets were not too sweet, and I felt like I could eat as many as I wanted. I also tried their shirohoyaki (white bean paste cake). The Mitarashi dango (sweet rice dumplings) is a must-try! It wasn't overly sticky sweet, and the dumplings were soft.

On the way back from Nara, I found a place to make a detour and saved it on Tabelog. I was wondering what the background was, but it turned out to be a restaurant that was featured on a TV program (Kansai local: LIFE). I tried three different dishes, each a little bit. As I was leaving, the landlady said, "Have some tea before you go." I received it from the dispenser in the back. This simple gesture made me feel glad to be in Kansai. "Thank you, it was delicious." I would definitely come back, even though it's far away.

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The traditional Japanese confectionery shop retains its old-fashioned atmosphere while also offering items that younger people would enjoy. I visited after seeing them featured on TV for their red bean donuts, but I was also impressed by the other options available. The red bean donut had a nostalgic taste and a very smooth red bean paste with a gentle sweetness. I think it would have been better without the lemon. It would make a great gift as well.

On White Day, my husband gave me a "Surely the largest strawberry daifuku in Japan" from Mr. Kawaura's farm in Higashi-Osaka. It uses strawberries weighing over 70g each, harvested and sold on the same day. It has a good balance of sweetness and acidity, with delicious mochi, white bean paste, and strawberry. It's quite large, so we had to cut it with a string. I highly recommend everyone to try it.

The protagonist of this season's NHK morning drama is from my hometown of Higashi Osaka City. Since childhood, there has been a small traditional Japanese sweets shop in the town. The current second-generation owner has become very popular, with customers coming in constantly even on weekdays. The shop has even relocated and expanded nearby, now with a café space. On my way to my parents' house, my sister bought some treats for me even though I said I didn't need them because there were already too many sweets and bread at home. In the end, we enjoyed them all before the expiration date. I'm glad I didn't refuse (laughs). - Ando-natsu (140 yen): A popular round and cute sweet treat. Made with black sugar from Hatoma Island, red beans from Hokkaido, rice flour, wheat flour from Shiga, and eggs from Kyoto, this sweet treat is made with high-quality ingredients. It has a subtle sweetness and a refreshing aftertaste, making it clear why it's so popular. - Higashi Osaka Yuhakei-ga Eetoko (150 yen): A Western-style steamed bun made with butter from Hokkaido. It contains white bean paste, fresh cream, and condensed milk, similar to the famous Japanese and Western confectioneries from Hakata. Other traditional Japanese sweets include Wakae Castle, a type of manju, and Shiho-yaki, a type of dorayaki. Nowadays, there are many eye-catching sweets like Mont Blanc daifuku, fruit daifuku, and kudzu ice cream. We even found a Doraemon inside a dorayaki!

I heard from my mother that there is a delicious Japanese sweets shop, but I never had the chance to go until I happened to be nearby for work. Everything looked so delicious. Apparently, their specialty is a type of sweet called "an donut," which they sell around a thousand pieces a day. I ended up buying various items and it cost me over 2000 yen. Each item wasn't expensive, but I bought so many that it added up. The staff were all very kind, and they even offered to wrap up my purchases while I enjoyed some tea. I mentioned that I would eat the mitarashi right away, and they brought me a selection of teas to choose from and even offered me some free samples of other sweets. Usually, they give you two different types of sweets as samples, but since I was eating two of my purchases that day, they only gave me one. They also have a set of Japanese sweets for 500 yen. I found out that the mochi pie is my favorite among all the Japanese sweets I've tried in the past. The an donut is also highly praised by those around me, but I personally love the mochi pie the most. It's worth taking the train to visit this shop in Wakaeiwata. There's a parking lot right next to the shop, so you can also visit by car. It's a wonderful shop.

I didn't realize that Shiroho-san had become such a famous store. I used to buy their products as a small gift for visitors or as a souvenir, but a few years ago on Mother's Day, when I stopped by in the morning, they were already sold out of many items. I saw a long line on Instagram and my family was talking about it. When did this store become so famous? Apparently, they were on a TV show. Even today, the store was crowded with customers within an hour of opening. It's true that their products have always been delicious.

For about 10 years now, there has been a traditional Japanese sweets shop that I have been visiting without knowing that they have become popular for their an-doughnuts. Let's bring some back as souvenirs! An-doughnuts, 5 pieces for 700 yen x 2. Where should I take them? I also want to try them. Who wants some? (Raises hand) Everyone loved them when we ate them together. The lightly sweet red bean paste inside the fluffy an-doughnuts was incredibly delicious. Kashoan Shiroho Wakae Iwata Main Store 06-6723-2075 Osaka, Higashiosaka City, Wakae Honcho 1-4-21.

On Sunday, around 2 p.m., I stopped by a popular donut shop, but unfortunately they were sold out of their signature red bean donuts for the day. Apparently, they sold out around 11:30 a.m., which is quite impressive considering they probably had over a thousand donuts available. This time, I ordered a lemon donut, a sweet potato pudding, and a lemon donut with white chocolate coating. I had wanted to try the lemon donut for a while, and even though I had it chilled in the fridge, it was still delicious. The lemon flavor on the chocolate-coated donut was perfect for summer. Thank you for the meal! ★★★★

I went to the shop with the intention of buying An-doughnuts again, but by 1 pm, all 1200 were sold out. There were only 2 limited edition Lemon An-doughnuts left, so I bought them. Since it's summer, I also bought a Warabi mochi for 700 yen and Kuzu ice cream. The Warabi mochi had black honey inside and a moist texture with kinako, not too sweet and delicious. It was very soft and unique to this shop. The Lemon An-doughnuts had lemon chocolate on top, perfect for summer with a refreshing chocolate flavor, and the inside was moist as always. The Kuzu ice cream, which doesn't melt, can be stored in the fridge or freezer, but this time I ate it frozen. It had more of a jelly-like texture than ice cream. Personally, I especially liked the Warabi mochi and An-doughnuts! Thank you for the meal!

Finally, the rainy season has arrived. On a hot and humid day, I visited the famous restaurant "Shiraho" where "Andonatsu" is popular. This time, I tried the perfect treats for a hot day: ● Yoshino Kuzu "Mizumanju" @700 yen ● "Shiraho Warabimochi" @700 yen. I chilled them in the refrigerator and... "Mizumanju" features homemade sweet bean paste from Tokachi, Hokkaido, homemade white bean paste, and Uji matcha bean paste, offering three different flavors. The jelly-like texture is simply irresistible, with a perfect balance of sweetness. "Shiraho Warabimochi" not only includes the warabimochi itself, but also has a generous sprinkling of kinako powder, which adds a delightful aroma and flavor without being too sweet. You can also enjoy a flavor change with the black sugar syrup from Hateruma Island, the southernmost island in Japan. I also had "Andonatsu" since they had it in stock. It was a delightful meal. ★★★★★

A colleague from work brought me this because they said it's delicious. It was wrapped in paper and had a stylish look. Let's try it right away. It was soft, not too sweet as I expected. It had a rich taste with cream in it. Easy to eat, this could become popular. I think the best feature is the balance between the sweetness of the sweet bean paste and the softness of the outer dough. If this shop were in Tokyo, it seems like it could become popular.

The number of reviews is small, but this traditional Japanese confectionery shop has been featured on TV and has won awards. I finally got the chance to visit. Their an-donuts are made with top-quality sugar and are sold out within 30 minutes due to their commitment to high-quality ingredients and production process. I recommend making a reservation for pick-up if you plan to visit. I purchased an-donuts, Shiroho-yaki, three-color dango, milk manju, and the limited edition sakura an-donut this time. The three-color dango was not too sweet and had a refined taste. The an-donut dough was crumbly, and the sweet red bean paste was easy to eat even for those who don't like overly sweet things. It was very delicious. Shiroho-yaki comes in two types: with chunky red bean paste and smooth red bean paste. The chunky red bean paste melted in my mouth without leaving any residue. They are very particular about their red bean paste, and it is elegant and highly recommended, unlike dorayaki. It would be appreciated as a gift. I enjoyed it very much. I would like to come back again!!

Sunday. On the way to eat soba at "Yamagaya" in Yao City, I made a first visit to "Shiho" which was introduced on a TV program recently. The main attraction was, of course, the "Andonatsu" which tends to sell out by the morning, so I wondered if there were any left as I arrived at 12 o'clock. The shop has a parking lot at the back. The "Andonatsu" was still available. It seems that 1,400 pieces are prepared for today (displayed at the entrance). - "Wagashiya no Andonatsu" @130 yen x 6 - "Shiho Wasanbon Pudding" @175 yen x 1 (One person is unable to eat "an") The "Andonatsu" has a refined sata andagi-like coating filled with a not too sweet and elegant "anko" (sweet red bean paste). It goes well with coffee, green tea, or black tea. (I enjoyed it with coffee this time.) I will visit occasionally from now on. Thank you for the meal!!!

On Sunday, November 15th, I visited a traditional Japanese confectionery store in Higashi Osaka City that was featured on the popular TBS TV show "Sakagami & Sashihara's Unbreakable Shop." I aimed to arrive at 9:00 AM, as I heard they sell out in the morning, so my friend and I left home by car around 8:30 AM and drove 12km east on local roads, taking about 30 minutes to arrive at "Kashoan Shiroho Wakaen Iwatamoten," the main store. There was no line, but the store was already bustling with many people. While the "Japan's largest strawberry daifuku" was popular, I got the "An Donuts" that were featured on TV. A pack of 5 costs 650 yen and has a shelf life of 3 days. I enjoyed them as a dessert after dinner that day. These donuts are made with moist dough using black sugar from Hateruma Island, wrapped in homemade sweet bean paste, and fried into small round donuts. The owner, Mr. Arisawa, started developing this product in 2014, inspired by the popular "karinto manju" at the time. After the initial prototype received negative feedback for being too hard and oily, Mr. Arisawa shifted his focus to a softer and similar recipe, resulting in the An Donuts we have today. The use of black sugar from Hateruma Island and Hokkaido red beans with beet sugar in the sweet bean paste creates a perfect balance of sweetness. The white powder coating on the donuts is not granulated sugar but trehalose, which is 40% sweeter than granulated sugar and does not dissolve easily over time. These An Donuts are a labor of love with meticulous attention to detail, making them undeniably delicious. I even tried warming up the second one in the microwave for 10 seconds, and it became even more flavorful and fluffy. Despite their small size, the pack of 5 was gone in no time. The trip was definitely worth it. Bon appétit!

In November 2021, a friend recommended a great traditional Japanese sweets shop in Higashi-Osaka, so I decided to visit "Kashoan Shiroho." I heard that their popular items sell out quickly, so I went right after they opened. When I arrived, the shop was already crowded with customers. I bought the following items: Mochi Pie (220 yen), Traditional Japanese Sweets Shop's An Donut, Shiroho-yaki (red bean paste) for 165 yen, and Shiroho-yaki (chunky red bean paste) for 165 yen. I took them home and tried them right away. Mochi Pie: I reheated it in the oven a bit. I loved the crispy pie crust combined with the sweet bean paste inside. Shiroho-yaki: It's a small dorayaki-like treat. The chewy dough and the subtly sweet red bean paste paired perfectly and were very delicious. Traditional Japanese Sweets Shop's An Donut: Personally, I think this an donut was my favorite. The dough is made with black sugar from Hateruma Island, and it was also delicious on its own. Thank you for the meal!

"Andonatsu from the traditional Japanese confectionery shop" is a popular item here. It is small, bite-sized, and easy to eat. The surface is coated with sugar, the doughnut dough is soft and crumbly, and most of the filling is smooth sweet bean paste. The bean paste is very smooth and gently sweet, making it easy to eat. It has a consistent and delicious taste. Since being featured on TV, hundreds of them sell out every day."

On a holiday afternoon, I went with my best friend to try some traditional Japanese sweets. The "Kashiwa Mochi (sweet bean paste)" had a small white mochi inside a kashiwa leaf. The mochi was soft and chewy, made from high-quality rice flour, with a subtle sweet bean paste filling. The "Kashiwa Mochi (yuzu miso paste)" had a pink mochi with a yuzu miso paste filling that had a unique sweet and savory flavor. We also tried the "Andonatsu," a small red bean donut with a sugary coating that was light and fluffy inside. These seasonal Japanese sweets were delicious and perfect for celebrating Children's Day.

I visited the local shop to try the Japan's largest strawberry daifuku, but unfortunately they were sold out that day. Instead, I bought a "Premium Strawberry Daifuku" for 356 yen with a seal from a local farm, which gave me a sense of security. When I tried it, the balance between the white bean paste and the strawberry was good, and the strawberry itself was sweet and delicious. The mochi was also very soft. I hope to try the Japan's largest strawberry daifuku next time.