I found some interesting chocolates. They are popping candy chocolates. They are fun to eat and pop in your mouth. Plus, they come in flavors like melon soda, cola float, lemon squash, and cider, which are reminiscent of retro cafes. However, the chocolate flavor is quite strong.

While in Ikebukuro, I stopped by Merry and bought the Esprit de Merry chocolates. Every year around this time, I buy these as souvenirs to enjoy myself. While high-end chocolates like Godiva are nice, I prefer Merry because I can enjoy several pieces at once without feeling too formal. Esprit de Merry is a chocolate collection that uses various ingredients like fruits and nuts, offering a variety of flavors from dark to white chocolate. The selection may change slightly depending on the season, but there is always something for everyone to enjoy. The smaller size of each piece is also great for those who like to eat multiple pieces at once. Overall, this collection is a convenient assortment that allows you to enjoy a variety of flavors.

In the basement of Tobu Department Store in Ikebukuro, there is a Merry Chocolate store. Merry Chocolate is a pioneer of high-end chocolates in Japan. The headquarters is located in Ota Ward where I live, so I have been familiar with it since I was a child. Alongside Morozoff in the west, they are known for their role in Valentine's Day chocolates. On this day, I attended a rakugo performance at Ikebukuro Engei Hall to celebrate a friend's 35th anniversary as a rakugo storyteller. I bought some chocolates as a gift for the occasion, as my mentor enjoys alcohol and may not eat sweets often. For myself, I bought a small size box of "MASTERPIECE OF MARY" to enjoy at home with coffee or tea. The chocolates are elegant with a slightly restrained sweetness, different from everyday chocolates. Each of the 12 chocolates has a unique flavor and combination. As a drinker, I prefer chocolates with straightforward chocolate cream, bitterness, and aroma of good coffee, and classic almonds. While I usually cannot afford such high-end chocolates, indulging in them occasionally is a treat!

This is Merry at Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro! It's delicious and reasonably priced (under 500 yen), making it perfect for a small gift! - Pistachio & Raspberry: This seems to be the most popular item, so I decided to try it. I now understand why it's so popular. Definitely worth a try! - Candy in Chocolate: This has become my favorite! It pops in your mouth! I always buy it whenever I go. It looks stylish and everyone loves it.

The other day, I visited Tobu Department Store to decide on this year's summer gift. I came across Merry's, a famous chocolate shop that I have been buying for home use since long ago. When I peeped inside, I found delicious fruit jelly! Seeing a previous customer purchasing it for a summer gift, I thought the packaging was beautiful and decided on it. I also bought some for home use, and when I tried it, the sweetness was just right and the portion size was easy to eat. I was very satisfied. I would like to purchase it again in the future.

This time, I used it as a snack during lunchtime. It is a chocolate shop located inside Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro. I couldn't decide between chocolate or Western sweets, but this time, I chose a fruit cake. Order details: Fruit Cake 157 yen. The fruit cake looks quite ordinary. The moist texture of the cake goes well with the fruit. It has a mild alcohol flavor and a slightly strong sweetness. It is a beautiful display and a convenient chocolate shop for souvenirs or snacks.

I decided to go buy from the ◆Chocolate Marché◆ event on the 8th floor of Tobu Ikebukuro as soon as I saw the pamphlet and flyer ☆彡 The ◆Little My Chocolate◆ tin pen case is so cute♪ The chocolates are cute too♪ There are so many other cute things that it's hard to choose~♪