Today's dessert is from "Muka Shin Kuzunoha-ten" in Izumi City. This shop is part of the "Muka Shin" chain, which has several locations in southern Osaka. They are currently having a limited-time event from October 20th to November 1st where you can create your own original soft serve ice cream. You can choose Hokkaido milk soft serve and two toppings out of six options, along with one sauce out of four options, all for 380 yen including tax. I chose roasted butter cake and mitarashi dango as my toppings, and chocolate sauce. The combination of flavors and textures was delicious! The portion size and price were just right. Thank you for the meal! The event is taking place at six locations: Kunimoto-ten, Kuzunoha-ten, Semboku-ten, Kaizuka-ten, Tomitabayashi-ten, and Wakayama Jinzen-ten.

Tonight's snack was a limited-time sweet treat from "Mukashin Kuzunoha" in celebration of their 22nd anniversary festival (from the 14th to the 16th). The takeout items we tried were: - Doratotzzo Tiramisu for 390 yen (tax included) I've had Doratotzzo before, but this version adds mascarpone cheese and coffee to the cream. The coffee used seems to be from a popular café in Wakayama. The first bite was a mix of 2/3 cream and 1/3 red bean paste. The rich coffee flavor of the cream was delicious without being overwhelming. The red bean paste added a nice texture and sweetness. The second bite had more red bean paste, balancing the flavors even more. The third bite was like a plain dorayaki with red bean paste, which was also tasty. I recommend cutting it in half vertically and enjoying it in two rounds. It was a great choice to try Doratotzzo beforehand. Congratulations on your 22nd anniversary!

This morning, I had the limited-time sweets that were on sale for Mr. Muka's 22nd anniversary yesterday. I took out the following: - Freshly baked chestnut pie 280 yen (tax included) A pie with a substantial presence. When I cut it with a butter knife, there is a whole chestnut inside. The crispy and fragrant pie crust and the moist texture of the chestnut are delightful. The taste was lighter than I expected. I should have bought one more.

Tonight's dessert was a limited-time offering from the local "Mukanukazunoha" store, which is just a short drive away. They are celebrating their 22nd anniversary with special sweets available for a limited time only. In addition to today's limited edition sweets, they will also be releasing a new dessert for the next 3 days. I decided to get takeout, and what I got was the "Cardinal" for 1080 yen (tax included). When I bought it, it was frozen, but after putting it in the fridge for 2-4 hours, it was ready to eat. The dessert consisted of meringue and egg yolk pastry with cream in between, giving it a crispy, chewy texture. The sweetness was just right, and it was absolutely delicious. I also received a 500 yen shopping voucher for spending over 1080 yen, so I'm planning to go back tomorrow. Congratulations to the "Mukanukazunoha" store on their 22nd anniversary!

This morning's breakfast was a dorayaki from Mukashin. The red bean paste inside was not too sweet, with a refined sweetness. The pancake was incredibly delicious as well. As a bonus, I also received a free monaka. The pancake was light as air. The red bean paste was also delicious. I will definitely go buy more.

Today's dessert is a Japanese sweet that I bought from Mukashin. For Halloween night, I have a chocolate yokan and a yokan with orange peel. The sweetness is just right, and the combination of chocolate yokan and orange peel yokan is perfect. It's been a while since I had yokan, but it's delicious. The roasted butter cake is less sweet and has a subtle buttery taste. The buttery flavor and sweetness linger in your mouth, and the texture of sugar is also good. I'm glad I only bought one because I could easily eat more of this! Also, I found out from the flyer that Kuzunoha-ten is celebrating their 22nd anniversary! Congratulations! They have special sweets for the anniversary celebration, including Cardinal, Chestnut Pie, and Doratottotiramisu. It's definitely a must-try!

Today's Dessert Today, I had delicious Japanese sweets at the Kuzunoha Ten shop in Izumi City, along Route 26. Last weekend, I saw a banner in front of the Kuzunoha Ten shop and it caught my attention. I ordered the Original Osaka Mitarashi Dango Soft Serve for 380 yen (tax included) and tried it inside the shop. The soft serve had a cute presentation with a mitarashi dango on top, filled with soy sauce glaze. It also came with extra soy sauce glaze for drizzling. I drizzled the sauce and tried it, and the combination of the soft serve and soy sauce glaze was amazing! The mitarashi dango was also delicious. As I continued eating the soft serve, to my surprise, there was another mitarashi dango inside! I love surprises like this. Today, I enjoyed delicious Japanese sweets. Thank you for the meal.

Today's Dessert Today's dessert is the dorayaki from Mukashin! It seems like they have put their own twist on the popular Marron Totsu. I was intrigued by a post from a follower who is a fan of Mukashin, so I came to buy it. I ordered: - Doratotzu 350 yen (tax included) I tried it as soon as I got home, and it was delicious! They use twice the amount of red bean paste than usual, so the filling is packed with red bean paste. There is also plenty of whipped cream. It truly is a Doratotzu. What I realized when eating it was that the whipped cream only fills about half from the front, so at first it feels like Marron Totsu, and in the latter half, it becomes like Mukashin's plain dorayaki! It felt like starting with a Western dessert and ending with a Japanese one, making it a delicious fusion of both. The red bean paste is plentiful! The texture of Mukashin's dorayaki skin is also good and delicious. Next time, I'll try the plain dorayaki.

"I personally hope they continue selling for a while longer." That's how much I liked the unique Japanese confectionery I received from a traditional Japanese sweets shop called [Maritotsu]. Towards the end of May, I visited this store to pick up a product I had pre-ordered. The product is called "Doratotsu," a type of dorayaki filled with cream. This is the dorayaki version of the Italian-born sweet [Maritotsu], which has been a hot trend in 2021. According to the store, they developed this dorayaki version of [Maritotsu] to introduce dorayaki to a younger generation, coinciding with the 15-year renewal of the dorayaki "Hon Dora" sold by Mukashin. The sales period was limited to about one month from 4/29 to 5/31, and I visited several stores at the end of last month, but due to its popularity exceeding the store's expectations, the daily stock was sold out from the first day of sales at each store, and it was difficult to get one even with a reservation. In fact, I received this dorayaki with plenty of red bean paste and cream after about 10 days of pre-ordering. When I finally tried this dorayaki, I felt a great sense of satisfaction due to the refined sweetness and the volume of red bean paste and cream, which was much more satisfying than chilled dorayaki with cream commonly found in supermarkets and convenience stores. At the time of this post, it is unclear whether they are still accepting reservations, but it is said that if you visit right after opening, you may be able to purchase a few without a reservation. The situation may vary by store, and there is no guarantee that you can get one without a reservation, but if you still have hope, consider giving it a try.

"I thought it was more stylish than I had imagined." That's what I thought when I visited this confectionery shop. Located in Izumi City, Osaka, this shop called "Mukashin" has around 20 stores mainly in the southern and northern parts of Osaka. While they mainly sell traditional Japanese sweets, they also offer some Western-style sweets like sablé and Baumkuchen. According to a friend who recommended this place to me, their signature product, the "Original Osaka Mitarashi Dango" filled with sauce, is quite popular. On the other hand, traditional stick-shaped sweets like yokan used to only come in large sizes, so they weren't purchased often. However, since around November last year, they started selling a product called "Master's Small Box," which is about one-sixth to one-eighth the size of the traditional ones. This smaller size and beautifully cut "moe-dan" sections have been well-received, becoming a popular item now. My friend often receives them as gifts. The reason I visited this time was because I heard that a Valentine's Day version of the "Master's Small Box" had been released. I purchased the "Master's Small Box Chocolat" this time. It is a set where you can enjoy a rich chocolate-flavored yokan and a steamed cake called "Ukishima" with cocoa. The appearance was more elaborate than I had expected, with cute red and pink heart-shaped yokan floating on top. As for the taste, I personally think it would be well-received even by young people who are not familiar with Japanese sweets. In addition to the Valentine's limited edition "Master's Small Box," there were also several other sweets and eat-in desserts that caught my eye, so I tried them as well. Sablé: They had four flavors - Roasted Butter, Coconut Butter, Chocolate Butter, and Izumisou Onion. All of them tasted good, but my personal recommendation is the savory sablé made with locally grown Izumisou onions, especially as a souvenir or gift for those far away. Strawberry Ukon: This is a spring limited edition of the shop's staple confection called "Ukon," which is a baked confection. While the regular one is filled with egg yolk paste, this one is filled with strawberry-flavored paste. It doesn't just have added flavorings or colorings, but real strawberries are used, giving it a truly strawberry-like taste. Roasted Butter Soft: An eat-in dessert where soft serve ice cream is placed on top of the shop's staple confection "Roasted Butter Cake." The unique baked confection, not a financier or madeleine, pairs well with the saltiness of the sablé topping and soft serve ice cream. It's simple yet quite good. The prices are also reasonable, making it a good place for everyday use in my opinion. If you have the chance, please stop by and try it out.

I bought an eclair but ended up getting tempted. I wanted to buy a certain cake but it was sold out, which was disappointing. There was a perfect sweet for the cherry blossom season. It was a variety of sweets assortment. The recommended burnt butter cake was also included. The mitarashi dango is recommended because it doesn't make your hands dirty.

On the way back from Zundoya, my friend suggested stopping by Edion. I think there was a Mukashin nearby, right? Let's stop by there too! I wanted to go to Aoi Farm as well, but I'm too full from eating. So today, I'll just have soft serve ice cream. It's delicious! The cocoa waffle cone is also really tasty. They also have plain cones if you prefer. Enjoy!

On the 15th (Strawberry Day), for some reason it was rainy. Japan has been hit by major disasters such as the "Great East Japan Earthquake," the Fukushima nuclear accident, typhoons, and heavy rains. To all those affected by the disasters, please stay strong. I sincerely offer my condolences. I also want to support the ongoing efforts to rebuild Japan and contribute to the economic recovery. I hope Japan can return to its lively self as soon as possible. On the 15th of every month, there is a special day at a nearby Japanese confectionery shop where strawberry daifuku is discounted. My favorite is the "Oshare" by Aoki Matsukaze-an. It is a cute strawberry daifuku with a bright red strawberry wrapped in thin mochi and white bean paste. It is a colorful and fruity Japanese sweet. Unfortunately, I was late going to the shop yesterday and they were sold out. I had to settle for a different sweet. It was disappointing as it was the first 15th of the month when the strawberry daifuku was available. So, I went to a rival Japanese confectionery shop. Although I usually prefer Aoki Matsukaze-an, I bought "Murasame" from Mukashin, a renowned confectionery shop in Izumi. Murasame is a traditional sweet from Kishiwada made with white and red azuki beans. It is steamed and crumbled to create a unique texture. It has a delicate sweetness and is so delicious that you can even eat it in one bite. I will have to try harder next month to get my hands on the strawberry daifuku.

I met up with a friend who doesn't live in the Kinki region after a long time, and I thought about giving them a souvenir. I considered something from Sakai. I thought about giving them canned goods, but they don't last long. Keshimochi. This gets hard quickly. I wanted something light, sturdy, with a good shelf life, and of course, tasty. So, I chose this place. The location is Takaiwa, Kuzunoha. It's a drive away, along R26. There's a shared parking lot with GEO next door, with space for over 20 cars. The interior of the store is pretty much the same as any traditional Japanese sweet shop. I bought 5 pieces of Chigashi for 465 yen, 3 pieces of roasted butter cake for 420 yen, and Osaka Mitarashi Dango for 648 yen. I've tried them all before, but I like Chigashi the best. It has a smooth texture and the white bean paste isn't too sweet. It's a well-made steamed bun. The Mitarashi Dango has Mitarashi bean paste inside the mochi. It tastes delicious when chilled. It's completely different from regular Mitarashi Dango. Well, I like this store, so I often go there to buy their products. I think it's a safe choice.

There are about 5 seats facing the national highway, so it lacks atmosphere. Crunchy Butter Cake for 140 yen - 3.1. Enjoy the crispy texture on the surface with a hint of lemon scent. Crunchy Butter Sablé for 60 yen - 2.5. The aftertaste is not great, perhaps due to the shortening used. Murashigure - 3.3. Simple and delicious with a decent portion size. Apple Cider Jelly - 3.7. Refreshing and tasty, surprisingly a wide variety of jelly types available. Azemochi - 3.

Located conveniently along a national highway, this shop is easy to access by car and offers a variety of famous Osaka sweets, including the iconic Mitarashi dango. While traditional Japanese sweets are often associated with gifts, this shop allows customers to browse and pick out items themselves, making it perfect for buying treats for home. Today, I purchased the "Sengoku" sweet, which has a subtly sweet flavor that pairs well with tea. The shop also seems to be putting effort into their selection of Western-style sweets, such as delicious-looking puddings. I enjoyed a cup of tasty tea inside the shop.

The staff was polite and wrapped the confectionery I bought for a gift beautifully. I also bought a butter cake from Mukashin for myself because I like it. Mukashin's wagashi, Murasame, and mochi are also delicious. The prices are a bit high, but I think they are perfect for gifts for elderly people.

I received this as a souvenir! While I was making dinner, my son's girlfriend sent me this. Thank you! It's so delicious! I'll enjoy it after dinner! The next day, my husband and I each had one. It was so delicious with a lightly burnt buttery taste. I've tried other sweets before, but this butter cake was the first time, and I might buy it myself again.

(Quick Note) I brought it to my parents' house and ate it with my family, but we all thought it was quite dry. I think it was a pack of 6 for 920 yen. It was called "Grilled Butter Cake," so I had high expectations. I was hoping for a moist and delicious "Grilled Butter Juwa~," so I was a bit disappointed. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't exceptionally tasty either. It was just like a regular snack. (Received as a prize sent to my home. Thank you for the meal.)