Favorite Japanese confectionery throughout the year is "Ohagi Kinako" - the overflowing kinako is irresistible. Ohagi with both anko and kinako is a cheat, but delicious. Also tried "Ohagi Tsubuan" - a classic with a good aroma. Lastly, "Ohagi Gokokumai" is chewy and satisfying, with a beautiful purple color. All were delicious.

Summer limited edition "Bamboo Water" is a recommended item. It is water yokan stored in a green bamboo. Use the included pushpin to make a hole in the bottom, shake the bamboo a few times, and the refreshing yokan will come out smoothly. It is truly elegant. Enjoy it with hot green tea in an air-conditioned room. Hats off to the wisdom of our ancestors in overcoming the hot summer. It is exquisite.

After finishing work on a regular day, I received a request from my wife to purchase gifts and home consumption items, so I bought both and returned home. Some items were already sold out, but I managed to get my hands on ohagi. After dinner, my family and I tasted it. Even before eating, the sweet aroma of the red bean paste and the glossy scent of the mochi rice come close to my mouth. This is definitely the real deal. When I tasted it, it was not too sweet, and had an elegant flavor. This is the real deal. I highly recommend trying it. Thank you for the meal.

At the Mitsukoshi Ginza wagashi shop area, there was a crowd gathered, so out of curiosity, I decided to check it out. Oh, they have sakuramochi. Items received: - Sakuramochi: It came with a detailed explanation paper saying that the leaves are edible and they actually recommend eating them. Oops, I accidentally left them uneaten. Next time, I'll make sure to eat the whole thing, leaves and all. - Ohagi (with kinako): This ohagi has a hint of perilla leaf. The perfect touch of saltiness makes it delicious.

After having lunch with a friend, we decided to buy some snacks at the department store. We noticed a long line in front of a shop and decided to wait in line. It felt like a gamble, but all the items we bought were delicious. I love ohagi, so I bought three different kinds along with a few other items. I also stopped by my parents' house and offered them to my father's Buddhist altar. The ohagi were elegantly sized and had just the right amount of sweetness, making them very easy to eat.

One of the pleasures of this season is chestnuts! I went in the afternoon after having lunch. It had been a while since I last went in the afternoon, and there were many foreigners. It was a mistake not to go around 11 o'clock as usual. I had to wait in line, and people were entering from the side, which lowered my excitement. Finally, it was my turn! As always, I got two chestnut mochi, one chestnut steamed bun, and one chestnut dorayaki. When I opened the box at home, I was surprised that they were smaller. It can't be helped, but I tried to convince myself that it's enough to have the same size as before since I have aged. I have tried various chestnut steamed buns, but I still like the ones from Sentauro the best. I will definitely go back to buy more. Thank you for the meal.

Visited "Sendo Sato Mitsukoshi Ginza Store" located a 1-minute walk from Ginza Station. Arrived around 11:30 on a weekday with a wait of 3 people. Was able to pay immediately. Purchased a Dorayaki Sendo for 195 yen. The Dorayaki has a fluffy, slightly sweet skin with a rich aroma and flavor of red bean paste, creating a harmonious taste. Enjoyed it until the last bite.

Mame Daifuku from Sentauro was priced at 216 yen, which I thought was reasonable considering its small size. The daifuku was very soft, almost to the point where my fingers sank into it. When I tasted it, it had a soft and fluffy texture that I had never experienced before. It felt light and had a normal thickness. It tasted like freshly made mochi. The black beans inside were not very noticeable, possibly because they were enveloped by the soft mochi. The red bean paste had a good amount of moisture and was made with whole beans. Although it was delicious, it was too light for my liking. I prefer daifuku that are more substantial.

After shopping in Ginza, I bought chestnut mochi on my way home this time. The mochi was soft, with the sweet bean paste inside being not too sweet, and it was very delicious even when eaten with candied chestnuts. Taste........★★★★☆ Quantity........★★★☆☆ Cost performance...★★★☆☆ Service......★★★☆☆ Repeat visit★★★★☆

I went to Mitsukoshi Ginza to look for moon-viewing dango for the moon-viewing event. I searched for individually sold moon-viewing dango, but surprisingly could not find any except at Sendo Sato. I lined up for a bit and bought one. It was cute, so I chose the one shaped like a moon rabbit. The dango was soft and slightly sweet even without red bean paste. It made for a nice moon-viewing experience.

Today, on the night of the full moon, I hurriedly headed to Sentaro. I found some perfect "moon-viewing dumplings". They were just the right size, similar to mitarashi dumplings, and pure white, exuding a divine aura. The dumplings come pre-coated with sweet red bean paste in a box. The smooth red bean paste is elegant yet nostalgic, evoking a sense of warmth. The mochi has a refreshing taste and texture, almost like it corrects your posture. I couldn't capture the inside cleanly this time, but if I have the chance, I will introduce it again on my next visit. It was a wonderful way to celebrate the full moon.

This is a souvenir from my family. It's a bean mochi, called "Oman." I had bean mochi the other day, but it didn't have the same impact as the one from Demachi Futaba. The Oman I had was filled with sweet bean paste. It was a bit pricey, but the portion size was decent, so it wasn't too expensive. The sweetness was just right and quite delicious. I enjoyed it. Thank you for the meal. Items eaten: Bean mochi, Oman. (Price unknown as purchased by family member)

I always see a line at this shop. Everyone buys different things, so I wonder what's so appealing about it? On a day when the line was short, I bought the limited edition kuzu at Ginza Mitsukoshi. I also bought fruit agar while I was there. The kuzu had a smooth texture and was incredibly sweet, yet refreshing and delicious when eaten cold. The fruit agar looked nice, but the taste was nothing special.

This is something you can only eat at this time of year. It feels like a waste to eat it alone, but I want to eat it alone. It's best when served cold, and you can scoop it up quite deeply with a spoon. It's like agar jelly. It's sour and delicious, but I wish it were juicier.

At my house, there are only male friends and pets, no boys. So, we enjoyed Koinobori (carp streamers) made of wagashi (Japanese sweets). But currently, we are in a jelly boom, so we are having jelly instead. It's blueberry jelly. It's my favorite treat during break time at work. I wonder if I can convey how there are lots of small, ripe fruit chunks in it, giving it a rich flavor. The jelly is also rich and thick. If the juice gets on my clothes, it definitely won't come off easily. Oh, I'm wearing white today... I need to be careful.

It was my first visit at 13:30. It was the middle of a three-day weekend on Sunday, but it was super crowded. The line was divided into two sections, so I asked the lady where the end of the line was. I counted quickly and I was the 17th person in line. I was excited while waiting. After waiting for 20 minutes, I was able to place my order. I ordered: - Seven-grain ohagi (tax included 216 yen): This was the recommended dish and it was incredibly delicious! Highly recommended! - Ohagi (tax included 194 yen): The red bean paste was elegant. - Flowers and dango (tax included 173 yen): It looked spring-like and cute! - Bean mochi (216 yen): The red bean paste was really refined. Be careful, the skin dries out quickly if you leave it for a while. It's cost-effective and one person can easily eat four of them. It was delicious!

I bought cherry blossom mochi, thick mochi, and bean daifuku. I really like these traditional Japanese sweets. I think I could eat them every day because they are not particularly distinctive, but they are delicious and I want to savor them slowly. The taste is fleeting and delicious, and I find myself wanting to eat more without feeling overwhelmed. Thank you for the delicious meal.

On this day, by the time I arrived here, my craving for chocolate was already fully satisfied. Normally, I would be drawn to the sparkly cakes and chocolates at the depachika (basement food floor) and completely ignore the traditional Japanese sweets, but this time I was craving something "wa" (Japanese). At the far end of the sweet section at Ginza Mitsukoshi's depachika, there was a shop called "Sentaro." There wasn't a huge line, but a few people were waiting and it was bustling. Without joining the line, I glanced at the showcase and saw a variety of seasonal wagashi (Japanese sweets) lined up. They didn't look flashy, but there were simple yet delicious-looking wagashi like yomogi (mugwort) mochi, ohagi (sweet rice ball) and daifuku (sweet rice cake with bean paste). I bought "yomogi futo mochi," "shichikoku ohagi," and "mame daifuku." Among them, my favorite was the "shichikoku ohagi." The yomogi futo mochi and mame daifuku were not too sweet and delicious, but I prefer the yomogi futo mochi to have a stronger yomogi flavor. The mame daifuku would be better with a bit more saltiness. The shichikoku ohagi is described as "red bean paste wrapped in black rice and green shiso (perilla) flavored mochi rice dough. The 'shichikoku' includes five grains with adzuki beans and mochi rice." What really matters is the "green shiso." It's a small thing, but very important. This flavor accent is crucial. Honestly, I might not notice a difference if it's six grains instead of seven or five grains, but the presence of green shiso makes a big difference. It does an excellent job. [Total bill] ¥648 (including tax). I have the receipt, but I can't remember the breakdown (ﾟ∀ﾟ) The prices before tax were ¥200, ¥220, and ¥180. Quoting from the "Sentaro" website, "We value 'delicious' over 'beautiful.' True deliciousness is when the body craves it. Only food that nourishes the body can be truly delicious. The food that is nurtured by the local climate and environment where one is born and raised is the easiest for the body to adapt to, and is gentle on the body, in other words, delicious." This is the meaning of "shintai fuji." Originally a Buddhist term. When I was younger, hearing this word wouldn't have moved me at all, but now I strongly agree ( ﾟДﾟ) I may have not liked the cute and sparkly sweets, but I have finally come to understand the importance of "being kind to your body and deliciousness," and deeply appreciate it. I will definitely buy Sentaro's sweets again. Looking at other people's reviews, there are many delicious-looking options. Please try them out. I hope they open a store in Chiba... Until then, I will buy them in Ginza.

White miso ohagi from Sentaro was delicious with a nice accent of shiso leaves. The white miso filling was elegant yet gentle in flavor. I also bought some sakura mochi, which had smooth red bean paste filling. Sentaro's sakura mochi uses mochigome (glutinous rice) as the outer layer, which I really like. Apparently, in Kansai region, mochi made with mochigome is popular for sakura mochi. I also purchased some hanabiramochi, which can last longer. Although I'm still looking forward to spring, I was able to feel the season through these traditional Japanese sweets. I'm planning to go buy some ohagi again soon!

I always thought ohagi was a sweet treat, but I was surprised by Sentaro-san's ohagi because it's refreshing! The ohagi is made with sticky rice filled with grainy sweet bean paste, so the sweetness is balanced with a refreshing taste. The ohagi with kinako and sweet bean paste, coated with black soybeans and green perilla leaves, is also light and easy to eat. I could eat as many as I want! ☺️