I purchased the "Hassaku Awamochi" on the first day of August. It is a special mochi made with red bean paste. The paste is smooth and contains black sugar, giving it a rich color and lingering sweetness. The mochi itself is made with glutinous rice and has a chewy texture, providing a satisfying bite. This mochi is only sold on the first day of each month, making it a special treat to enjoy.

In the basement of Hankyu Department Store, there is a store called Akafuku. Last month, I found the black and white Akafuku mochi that I missed buying during my trip to Ise, and immediately purchased it. The white and black mochi cost ¥1000 (including tax). I find the white mochi to have a gentle flavor. This new product was developed by Akafuku to bring some brightness to the world during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Red Fukufuku, which is only sold on the 1st of every month, offers a special seasonal sweet called "Sakujitsu Mochi" to welcome visitors to Ise Shrine. Launched in 1978, this series features a different mochi confection each month based on the season. In July, the new addition to the lineup is the "Sasawarabi Mochi," replacing the previous "Takehayashi Mochi" after 17 years. I decided to try it out after a long time. "Sakujitsu Mochi - Sasawarabi Mochi" comes in a pack of 6 for 900 yen. Wrapped in bamboo leaves, this mochi has a lovely fragrance. The smooth anko filling inside the mochi is soft and perfect for early summer. You can pre-order this treat not only at the main store but also at various department stores. Whether at Hankyu Umeda or Hanshin Umeda, you can easily reserve and purchase this treat at the store or online. Next month, I'm looking forward to trying the "Hassaku Awamochi." Eating these seasonal treats really brings out the essence of each season. Thank you for the delicious treat! Red Fukufuku Ise Main Store Phone: 06-6345-1201 Address: B1F Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 1-13-13 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka https://tabelog.com/osaka/A2701/A270101/27051219/

Ise Specialty Akafuku Hankyu Umeda Main Store, Osaka Umeda - Taste: ★★★★★ - Price: ★★★★ - Atmosphere: ★★★★ Ordered Items: - Shiro Mochi Kuro Mochi (8 pieces) for 1,000 yen Details: - Atmosphere: Takeout only - Customer Base: Anyone, regardless of gender - Budget: Up to 999 yen - Business Hours: 10:00-20:00 - Address: B1F Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store, 1-13-13 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka - Phone Number: 06-6345-1201 - Tabelog Score: 3.07 - Nearest Station: 1 minute walk from Hankyu Umeda Station If you found this helpful: - Interested: - Helpful: - Planning to visit next day off: #OsakaGourmet #UmedaGourmet #Akafuku

I just wanted a little bit of Akafuku, you know. But the usual amount is too much for one person. I was looking for something like this, a pack of 2. Pocket-sized. I got it, smooth and sweet anko with mochi, oh this is it. It's different from ohagi or dango, this Akafuku. It's the perfect size for a little snack. The mochi doesn't get hard and the anko doesn't dry out, it solves all the usual problems. Thank you Akafuku.

Ise's specialty, Akafuku, is a must-buy when you see it on a business trip to Kansai. The thin peach-colored packaging of the Akafuku box is so tempting that you can't resist buying it. You don't just think about buying one box, but rather how many boxes to get. It's known to be delicious, but since it's perishable, the question is whether you can meet your family members right away to give it to them. This time, I bought two boxes and when I got home, I made some bitter tea and opened one. It looks like there's a line of red bean paste, but inside the mildly sweet red bean paste is a chewy and slightly sweet mochi. You need a special spatula to scoop it up properly. It's delicious! With a family of four, we decided on two pieces each, so the 8-piece box was just right. I feel like I want to eat one more. Maybe I'll try Akafuku again in the spring.

I visited on a regular day. I bought a pack of two Akafuku mochi at Hankyu Department Store. The balance between the mochi and the sweet bean paste was perfect, not too sweet and very delicious. I enjoyed it with green tea. Thank you for the meal!

In November of the first year of Reiwa, I was invited to Osaka for a research conference and academic lecture. I usually visit both Hankyu Department Store and Hanshin Department Store when I am invited to Osaka for such events. However, this time I was invited to the Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka for the conference. In the past, I had the impression that only Hanshin sold the 2-piece pack of Akafuku, while Hankyu did not. But this time, I found the 2-piece pack being sold at Hankyu's Akafuku store as well. I was hesitant, but ultimately decided to go with Hanshin as they have been selling the 2-piece pack for a while. The 2-piece pack is convenient when you just want a little snack for yourself, and it shows consideration for customers. The female staff member, Ms. I, was very kind. Akafuku 2-piece pack for 240 yen: Known for its soft mochi and refreshing smooth sweet bean paste, I was disappointed to find that it was a bit firmer than usual and the bean paste was not as smooth. There are many similar products available throughout Japan, but I had always thought that Akafuku was unmatched in terms of quality. However, I was disappointed with the quality today. Overall rating: 3.1 (previously 3.4), Taste: 3.1 (previously 3.4), Value for money: 3.1 (previously 3.3)

My partner returned home from a spiritual tour in Kansai. One of the souvenirs was Akafuku, a specialty from Ise. At my request, it's my number one favorite anko mochi. The mochi is stretchy and soft, while the sweet bean paste is smooth and not too sweet. The combination of mochi and bean paste is perfect. It's really delicious. It's a shame that it's not sold in Kanto. Thank you for the meal!

I went to watch a baseball game at Koshien Stadium for the first time in about 20 years. On the way back, I felt like eating something sweet, so I bought "Akafuku Mochi 8 pieces" as a souvenir at the Hankyu Umeda main store in Osaka. While you can occasionally buy Gofuku Mochi at a local supermarket, you can only buy Akafuku Mochi in Osaka city. I arrived home and tried them right away. I love both Gofuku Mochi and Akafuku Mochi, but I feel like Akafuku Mochi has a slightly richer flavor (maybe there's more sugar in it?). Before I knew it, they were all gone. I only had two pieces (>_<) Thank you for the delicious treat.

In September of the first year of Reiwa era, when invited to a research meeting or academic lecture near Osaka Station, I always go to both Hankyu Department Store and Hanshin Department Store. However, this time I was invited to Hotel Monterey Osaka for a research meeting, and when I tried to buy some at Hankyu's Akafuku, they only had packs of 8, so I remembered buying packs of 2 in Osaka before, so I hoped Hanshin might have them. And they did! It's convenient for when you just want a little snack, and shows consideration for customers. Akafuku 2-pack for 240 yen: Soft mochi with a refreshing and smooth sweet red bean paste. There are many similar products all over Japan, but in terms of quality, I think Akafuku is unmatched. In the future, when I come to Osaka, I will buy Akafuku from Hanshin instead of Hankyu.

Connected directly to Hankyu Osaka Umeda Station, I searched for a snack here at the Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store basement 1st floor. I spotted Akafuku, so I decided to purchase it after a long time. I bought the individual boxes (2 pieces each). Now, for the taste test! Upon opening, the perfectly sized 2 pieces of snack were just right. The sweet red bean paste and mochi brought back nostalgic feelings. This makes me want green tea instead of coffee. So, thank you for the treat! I purchased this at Hankyu Department Store this time, but you can buy it at any nearby department store as well.

Today is the last day of work, so I decided to buy some sweets as souvenirs at the Hankyu department store basement. The basement floor is crowded with people looking for New Year's gifts, and all the popular stores have long lines. I decided to go to Akafuku, where there was no line at all. It seems like not many people buy Akafuku as a souvenir since the expiration date is short. When I got home, my family and I enjoyed it after dinner. The red bean paste made from Hokkaido wheat was a bit too sweet, but it was perfect for red bean paste lovers. The chewy mochi and smooth texture brought back nostalgic flavors. Although I haven't heard the "Akafuku Mochi is good" commercial recently, the deliciousness remains the same. Another year has passed safely, and I was able to enjoy my last red bean paste treat of the year.

Do you know about the special mochi called "sakusai mochi" that is only sold on the 1st of every month? Each month, mochi that matches the season is sold. This year, I am planning to try to eat it every month. So, for August's sakusai mochi: - Eight Sakusai Awamochi from Akafuku, a famous mochi shop. You can purchase it by making a reservation by the 20th of each month. The packaging is made of Ise paper, with a different design each month. The outer box for August was made of bamboo bark, like the material used to wrap onigiri in the past. The Eight Sakusai Awamochi looks just like regular Akafuku mochi, but the filling has a black sugar flavor. The mochi itself has bits of millet in it. The texture of the millet was not very noticeable. The chewy mochi with the gentle sweetness of black sugar was delicious! I recommend trying it next year. Thank you for the meal!

I was able to buy the rare white and black mochi! In Mie, they were sold out by the afternoon, but I was able to buy them at Hankyu Department Store! Lucky!

I wanted to try it once and every time I passed by, it was sold out... But in the early morning, it was still available. I enjoyed it very much.