I stopped by to enjoy the coolness of summer. There were many refreshing Japanese sweets to choose from, such as warabi mochi and agar jelly desserts. I purchased some from a few shops, and they were all elegantly sweet. Thank you for the delicious treats. I will try the rice cake with sweet soy sauce next time as it was recommended. Thank you very much.

I finally purchased Maro no Omita, which I had been curious about for a while. Inside the mochi, there is mitarashi sauce. Similar sweets like Iwate's Gomasuri Dango (black sesame paste) and Bucho Homandju (black honey + walnuts, I think) were too rich, so I found them a bit unsatisfying, but Maro's mitarashi sauce has a good balance even if it's thick. A set of 12 small dango for 750 yen. It's a good size, quantity, and price that would be appreciated as a souvenir. It was my first time trying it, but it turns out it's from a Kyoto sweet shop. Thank you for the treat! ^_^

At Kangeido, they offer seasonal sweets ahead of time. Even though it was early March, they were already selling a treat called "Sakura" for ¥1300, which combined cherry blossom-shaped dried sweets with gold sugar candy. The cherry blossom-shaped dried sweets melted smoothly and tasted delicious. The sweetness of the gold sugar candy also stood out, and some even had edible gold leaf on them. Passing by the store, it's hard to resist trying their seasonal treats.

The nearest station is Kokuritsu Chikatetsu Ogawamachi Station on the Toei Subway line. There is a traditional Japanese sweets shop on the corner of the intersection of Hongo Street and Yasukuni Street. I just want to go home soon. What am I doing in a place like this... I bought this just before getting on the subway. It's called "Maronomitama," with 12 pieces. It seems like it was featured on some media or gourmet show, but I don't know. The small round rice cakes have a browned top, and inside, there is mitarashi dango sauce. Hmm... Usually, mitarashi dango has the soy sauce-based sauce on the surface, but this one has the sauce inside the rice cake. Hmm... It's hard to comment on. The texture of the rice cake is not bad. Hmm... It's hard to comment on. Well, the taste is good.

After eating curry in Jinbocho, I looked for souvenirs to bring home. I found a traditional Japanese confectionery shop and bought this: Black Bean Salt Daifuku, 2 pieces for 500 yen (tax included) x 3 packs. I thought it was a Tokyo specialty, but it turns out it's from a Kyoto confectionery shop. It must be made with black beans from Tanba Sasayama. Let's try it first. It's delicious. The semi-transparent skin is made of sweet bean paste, I think. It's incredibly soft and not like mochi, but uniquely delicious. It has coarse red bean paste and two black beans inside. It's a bit pricey at 250 yen each, but it has a luxurious feel and is worth it. It would be even better if it was a bit bigger. Thank you for the meal.

This shop, which has its main store in Kyoto, has many branches in Tokyo as well. One popular item is "Maro no Omita," a type of mitarashi dango that you can eat with your hands. It's best to eat it in one bite since it has sauce inside. The mochi is soft and the mitarashi sauce is not too strong, making it easy to eat. It's easy to share, making it a great souvenir. I'm interested in trying other items as well, so I'd like to buy some on my next visit.

Established in the 7th year of Kan'ei (1630), the long-established Japanese confectionery shop "Kaneido" has a history of over 390 years. I visited them before heading to "Santosham," with one group of customers before me and one after me. The main store is located in Kyoto, on Shijo Street, and they have expanded to Tokyo as well. Unfortunately, the black bean rice crackers I wanted were not available at the small Ogawamachi store due to the increasing variety of products during this season. However, I was able to purchase their seasonal Kashiwa Mochi, available in three different flavors. I tried all three flavors - Kashiwa Mochi with yomogi (mugwort) red bean paste, miso red bean paste, and regular red bean paste. My favorite was the yomogi flavor, with a strong aroma of red beans. The miso flavor had a subtle hint of miso and a slight sweetness. I also tried their Maro no Omida, which is similar to the Mitarashi Dango from the famous Senchitoriya. It was a delightful treat, with a sweet and salty sauce inside a chewy rice cake. I enjoyed it thoroughly and will be visiting their Musashi Kosugi store to try their black bean rice crackers next time.

The image of Kan'ei-do is a shop selling roasted mochi in Shijo, Kyoto, but they didn't sell it in Ogawamachi. Since I had only bought roasted mochi at Kan'ei-do before, I hesitated and tried Atago no Tsuki (180 yen), a dorayaki, and black bean chocolate (200 yen). Atago no Tsuki had sweet red bean paste but the dorayaki skin was not great, a bit disappointing. The black bean chocolate had a strong black bean flavor with a somewhat mediocre impression.

- The average rating is 3.0 points, with evaluations in 0.5 increments. - The overall score is calculated by adding up ratings for food/taste x4, service x2, atmosphere x2, and value x2, then dividing by 10 (drinks are excluded). - Not mentioned - delicious ===========

Next to the taiyaki shop was a traditional Japanese confectionery store. I couldn't resist and ended up buying a dorayaki. It seemed like an old established store, but the dorayaki called "Atago no Tsuki" was priced at 180 yen (tax included). When I held it, it felt light and thin. I was a bit skeptical, but it tasted just like it looked - similar to the dorayaki you find at convenience stores. However, since I love dorayaki, I enjoyed it until the last bite. Thank you for the meal.

I thought the white bean paste buns made with adzuki beans or white kidney beans were all similar, like chick-shaped buns. The soft texture is similar. However, this Kan'ei Den is something different. I can't pinpoint what makes it seem that way, but it's delicious! Thank you for the meal. A specialty with delicious food...yes, maybe!

At Ogawa Machi Station, right at the Ogawa Machi intersection, there is a traditional Japanese sweets shop. It was nostalgic to see the part-time job I used to work at during my student days. I found a few traditional Japanese sweets shops, but this time I chose this one. The dorayaki had whole chestnuts in addition to sweet red bean paste, and the gentle sweetness was delightful. The softness of the red bean paste and the texture of the chestnuts were both excellent. I actually only bought one to eat during work, but the kind staff made the shopping experience pleasant.

Founded in the 7th year of Kan'ei (1630), "Kan'ei-do" is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop with a history of 390 years. It was during the era of the third shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu. The shop has always been particular about black beans since its establishment, and they roast their own black beans at their factory in Tanba. The main store is located in Kyoto, and they have over 10 stores in Tokyo. One of them is the Kanda Ogawamachi store. The store is located on the corner of the Ogawamachi intersection in a 4-story building with the large letters "Kan'ei-do" displayed prominently. I stopped by during a walk and was greeted by two lovely ladies who offered me their famous black bean tea and manju. I decided to buy the "Kuromame-ka" which is a pack of 7 bags of senbei, each containing 3 pieces, for 700 yen plus tax. It is a senbei made with the original black beans from Kan'ei-do in Kyoto. It has a crispy texture and a delicious aroma of black beans. The perfect amount of salt is used, and it also contains Setouchi salt with bamboo charcoal for its black color. It is reasonably priced and would make a great souvenir.

Next to Taiyaki Kanda Daruma Honten is a traditional Japanese confectionery store. I thought it was a typical Japanese sweets shop in Kanda, but it turns out they offer famous Kyoto sweets! As soon as I entered, I was treated to a tasting and tea, and the staff kindly explained the products. The store offers a selection of old-fashioned Japanese sweets with a refined presentation. I bought chocolate-coated beans as a Valentine's Day gift, and everyone loved them. The Mitarashi dango with a gooey sauce inside was also a hit, making it a perfect souvenir.

First stop in Jinbocho and Ogawamachi: Indian curry Kama. Second stop: here. <Order> Kyoto's Yamaraku for 140 yen. I occasionally crave this Japanese confectionery. It has a gentle and soothing taste. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I happened to find this shop and decided to try it out. The products in this shop generally have a long shelf life. I purchased chestnut kakanoko and warabi mochi, which came in cans and lasted for about six months. This makes it suitable for giving as gifts for the year-end and mid-year seasons. However, for personal consumption, the prices are high and the taste and aroma lack impact. It may be a good shop for cutting costs, though.

I happened to be driving around the area of Jinbocho when my companion and I noticed Kan'eido just closing up for the day. It was our first visit, and we were specifically looking for Daionzen Kiyosumi. They offered us a sample to try, and I must say it was delicious. The clear taste of agar with sugar, and the texture of the azuki beans were just right. When I got home, I tried another one. The crispy sugar coating, smooth agar, and the azuki beans were a perfect combination. The azuki beans had a delicate texture that blended well. It's a simple sweet, but with a lot of depth. The Ogawamachi branch may not have high ratings, but the main store deserves a 3.5 rating. The lingering sweetness of the zaramé would pair well with tea. Unfortunately, they were already sold out by the time we arrived, but I'm really curious about their Gyaku Mitashiro sweet. So, I will definitely be revisiting Kan'eido.

I had a hamburger at Aikousha, had coffee at Dizon, and then wandered around the area near Jimbocho. It was sweltering hot and many shops were closed for the summer holidays, so I ended up at this shop. Upon entering, I was immediately served tea and some sample sweets. I had decided to buy "Maro no Omita" for 650 yen (excluding tax), but ended up enjoying other sweets as well. I feel a little guilty for only buying a small amount, but I appreciate the delightful sampling service. I brought the sweets home and enjoyed them as a dessert with coffee. It was like the opposite of mitarashi dango, with sauce inside and soft mochi on the outside. The taste was as I had imagined, and it was enjoyable. The affordable price and the ease of eating with your hands make it a great choice. Thank you for the meal.

When I went to Kanda, I bought some souvenirs to take back home (*ˊ˘ˋ*)｡♪:*° I bought some next door taiyaki and some Tanba chestnut kinton here (*ˊ˘ˋ*)｡♪:*° The last one, the moon-viewing dango, was sold out (；＿；) 4 pieces for 1500 yen ฅ(º ﾛ º ฅ) It's a high-quality sweet, so I'll make some delicious tea and enjoy it slowly (*ˊ˘ˋ*)

I can't help but reach for them. One day it's daifuku, another day it's manju, and for my daughter's snack, it's boro. The taste is so comforting at a DNA level.