I always go on a trip on the 30th and 31st when the end of the year approaches, but this year, I booked a 2-night, 3-day trip to Yugawara Onsen and Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture on the 25th, 26th, and 27th, coinciding with my birthday, three months in advance. This may have been a sign from above, as the third wave of COVID-19 was raging and the GoTo Travel campaign was canceled. However, I was able to go on the last possible date to use GoTo Travel without any issues. On the first day of my birthday, I wanted to eat the "Unagi Hot Pot Rice" at my favorite restaurant in Tokyo, Norebi, called "Hyorokutei", so I stayed at Fujiya Ryokan in Yugawara Onsen and arrived with a friend by rental car from Atami Station after 2 pm. We were guided to a room in the registered tangible cultural property, the two-story "Main Building" built in Taisho 12, and enjoyed the "Unagi Hot Pot Course" at the restaurant "Hyorokutei" on the premises. At the end, the staff brought out dessert and said, "Happy Birthday!" It was a surprise with fruits and sweets piled high. I hadn't mentioned my birthday at the inn, but it turned out to be a surprise birthday celebration arranged by my friend. Immediately after that, the landlady came and handed me a dignified paper bag, saying, "I have received a birthday gift from Mr. ◯◯." Inside was a "Merry Christmas & Happy Birthday Card" and "Lindt Chocolat Cafe Lumine Tachikawa Store" Lindt Meisterschocolatier Selection 4 types of 4 pieces each: Truffle Milk, Truffle Matcha, White Coffee Praline, Dark Burnt Brown cylindrical paper container with gold trim and pattern, and a gold ribbon tied, it was a very luxurious gift. My friend said, "I made it small so you can eat it right away and it won't take up space in your luggage." I carefully brought it back to Osaka and enjoyed it with a hot cup of coffee the next day. "Lindt" is a famous Swiss chocolate brand that celebrated its 175th anniversary this year and has been in Japan for 10 years. By the way, a chocolatier is a chocolate craftsman. The moment I opened the box, I couldn't help but exclaim at the beautiful assortment of chocolates. The "Truffle Milk" had a crispy outside and a soft inside with a smooth melt-in-your-mouth texture and a gentle and elegant sweetness. The "Truffle Matcha" with vodka had an excellent match of matcha and white chocolate, creating a deep and profound taste. The "Praline White Coffee" had a coffee liqueur ganache that tasted like a cafe au lait, and the bitterness and depth of the bitter chocolate with the cherry liqueur Kirsch was my favorite. According to Lindt's website, this product is a masterpiece created by Lindt's Meisterschocolatier, highlighting Lindt's deep love for chocolate and high level of skill. Each piece is carefully selected to match milk, dark, and white chocolate, as well as the elegant flavors of selected spirits, creating a blissful experience. It is a perfect gift for your loved ones. Unlike a loved one, I have become close to "Kinako-san," a handsome, reliable, humorous, and skilled cook I met through Tabelog, who always takes care of me in various situations. I am retired and getting more forgetful by the day, but my friend is still actively traveling all over Japan for work, finding interesting art museums and charming cafes in each place, and is a talented, caring, and elegant person. Thank you so much, ◯◯. Thank you for the feast. (●^o^●)

At Lindt's Tachikawa store, known for delicious Lindor chocolates, you can not only purchase items but also enjoy soft-serve ice cream and chocolate drinks. I ordered a cup of Dark soft-serve ice cream at the register, and it was ready in no time. The ice cream had a smooth texture with a strong cocoa flavor that was not overly sweet. It melted smoothly in the mouth, and the almonds added a crunchy texture. The ice cream also had crushed meringue for added texture. Although it may be a bit pricey, I recommend it for chocolate lovers. It was a satisfying meal, and the availability of wet towels was a nice touch.

● Lindor Milk 3.6 Soft, not too big or too small, with a delicious taste that appeals to everyone. They even give you a whole sample to try, and if you buy soft serve ice cream, they give you another one for free - so generous! There are many other chocolate shops around, so I often end up buying chocolate from different places, but Lindor Milk is a stable and delicious option that is easy for kids to eat.

I love Lindt. It's a delightful service when they offer a chocolate sample to customers who come to the store (・ω・)ノ

I went to buy chocolate for the first time in a while! I bought two bags of S size, each containing about 10 pieces, for a total of 20 pieces for around 2000 yen. There are many different varieties to choose from, which makes it fun. Depending on the chocolate, it can be from Switzerland, Italy, or America... Among them, the seasonal Mango & Cream flavor was especially delicious. The smoothness of white chocolate combined with the mango filling is great! A good aroma spreads in your mouth. It's a seasonal limited edition, so I might go buy it again.

Lindt was founded in 1845 and is a premium chocolate brand from Switzerland loved in over 120 countries worldwide. The name Lindor comes from combining Lindt with the French word for gold, "Or." These chocolates melt in your mouth. The flavor varies depending on the color of the candy shell. Red: Lindor Milk - Milk Chocolate Gold: Lindor White - White Chocolate

Located directly connected to JR Tachikawa Station, on the basement floor of Lumine Tachikawa store. I visited this store during the reopening in April. While writing accumulated reviews during the holidays and organizing images, I came across some forgotten pictures. Lindt's tablet chocolate, Lindt Special Strawberry. I can't remember where I bought it, maybe I received it... I'm sorry if it's from a different store. It's about 16cm x 7.5cm in size, divided into 12 pieces, with a weight of 100g. Inside each piece, there is a strong acidity strawberry paste. Oh, the chocolate is smooth and delicious... Of course. In my low-paying world, when it comes to chocolate, it's usually Meiji's milk chocolate, so there are various differences... (I know I shouldn't be comparing). By the way, Lindt Special Strawberry (100g) seems to be discontinued now. Pistachio and Orange are currently available in the same series.

On Tuesday, I had the day off and went to a soba noodle restaurant for lunch. I had a little bit of chocolate there. On my way back, I felt like having something sweet. Personally, the most famous place that comes to mind is the one where Japan lost. Haha. I ended up getting the limited edition peach-colored drink called "Flafla" which looked beautiful with its contrast to white. But I also got the classic dark one. While waiting, I received some chocolates and was recommended to try two macarons. I enjoyed them in a corner of the shop. Haha.

I happened to be chatting about chocolate with an acquaintance today and found out that they really love chocolate. Since this person is someone I am grateful to, I wanted to give them a gift. They mentioned they like dark chocolate. I went to a department store in Tachikawa to look for a gift. There is a Lindt store in the station building. I have had Lindt milk chocolate bars before. They are not surprisingly expensive, but I don't remember them being cheap either. I remember them being quite tasty. I tried the most popular Lindt product called Lindor. As I was wandering around the store, they offered me a sample of their standard milk chocolate for 102 yen. It was delicious, but that was it. I am a perfectionist!! I somehow expected it, but I bought a dark chocolate Lindor. It was tasty. But that was it. I realized that chocolate specialty stores are facing a dilemma. If they cater to hardcore chocolate lovers, they might alienate trendy girls and moms. So they need a soft, sparkly product lineup to contribute to sales. Products that sell more than taste. Like "Lindor". I came home and researched various things on the internet, but it's too early to judge. There may be high-quality products in Lindt's chocolate bars. By the way, I tried another chocolate at a different department store. It was also delicious, but that was it. It seems like it will be a long journey. Eating too much chocolate is not good for your body. My body may not be able to handle it... The most delicious chocolate I remember so far is a purple-packaged chocolate bar from Europe (probably Swiss or German) with a milk design on it. I don't remember the manufacturer or product name. It's a shame. I read up to page 20 of "Convenience Store Woman". The store (convenience store) has opened.

Lindt is delicious chocolate, like Godiva. I tried a large round chocolate, Lindor, with various flavors. All of them had smooth chocolate and a great texture. The one with finely crushed nuts or coffee beans was especially good.

"Wherever Footprints Marking Squad (Souvenir Edition): I received this gift from a customer. It was like a jewelry box with colorful wrappers, inside of which were round and sweet chocolates. I wonder if each color of wrapper represents a different flavor... The one I ate was red, just a regular milk chocolate."