I received a souvenir gift of Festivaro's rare sweet potato cake. It's an old-fashioned treat that needs to be thawed in the refrigerator for about 6 hours when received frozen. The shelf life after thawing is within 7 days, and once opened, it should be consumed on the same day. The cake is about 3cm in diameter, making it easy to finish in one sitting. It has a gentle sweet potato flavor with a good level of sweetness. I don't usually buy this for myself, so receiving it as a gift was very delightful! I think sweet potato lovers would absolutely love it. Thank you for the treat!

I was planning to write a food log review after traveling to Kagoshima in the spring, but when I searched for Festivaro that I bought at Kagoshima Airport, I found out that there is a permanent store in Umeda! I was a bit disappointed that I didn't buy more, but if I can get it here, then it's all good. After some hesitation, I ended up buying it. The Festivaro is the name of the store, and what looks like a cupcake is actually a rare sweet potato cake. It's more like a sweet potato cream than a cake. It's best eaten with a spoon rather than a fork. The sweet potato is strained to make it smooth and delicious. It's sold frozen, so it's perfect as a summer cake substitute souvenir.

Received as a gift. I love purple sweet potato flavor! I've loved it since I was a kid. It might be smooth and delicious when fully melted, but I prefer it slightly frozen, still a bit solid. Purple sweet potato still has a great aroma and tastes delicious. The orange mango flavor was new to me, but it was refreshing and delicious. It had a fruity and refreshing taste, but you could still feel the sweet potato flavor, which was delicious. I look forward to trying other flavors as well.

At the "Minamikaze Farm" in Kagoshima, a shop cultivates 156 varieties of sweet potatoes and uses the best ones to make delicious cakes. One of their specialties is the sweet potato rare cakes "Lovely" and "Lind", with Lind being made from purple sweet potatoes. I tried the Lind, which costs ¥850 for 5 pieces. This rare cake became popular after being featured on TV when it debuted at Daimaru Department Store in Tokyo. It is made with the purple sweet potato "Ayamurasaki", giving it a colorful appearance without any artificial coloring. The texture is moist and not overly sticky, with a pronounced sweetness from the purple sweet potato that surprisingly doesn't become overwhelming. The flavor is rich but has a refreshing aftertaste, creating a unique taste experience. Despite containing brandy, it is subtle and not overpowering.

I didn't see it at Daimaru Umeda store this time, but I happened to come across it at Ito Yokado in Tsukuno. When I went on a trip to Kyushu, I bought this sweet potato in Kagoshima and immediately remembered how delicious it was. It was so good! It's a frozen product, so it was in the ice cream section. If they keep stocking it, that would be great, but it might be part of a special event. A hidden gem! Once you try it, you'll be hooked. It's irresistible for sweet potato lovers. Give it a try as if you've been tricked. I can understand why it's popular among cabin attendants. There are many varieties in Kagoshima, but this time there were two types available. ⭐️ The classic Lovely 850 yen and the one I hadn't tried before ⭐️ Ryukyu's Red Sweet Potato Rare Cake Shuri 930 yen. Both come in a pack of 5 and need to be consumed within 7 days after thawing from frozen. It's really moist, with two layers of red sweet potato and golden sweet potato that are very vivid and have different flavors. There are also other varieties such as Mont Blanc, Press Rich Cheese, Strawberry Passion Fruit, and Tang Sweet Potato Rare Cake, with a rich variety. In Osaka, you can find them at the Daimaru Umeda store, so after the end of the pandemic, I want to go buy all the varieties. When I bought it in Kagoshima, there was a spoon in the box, but now there isn't. It was convenient to eat anywhere, like in the car or in the hotel when I felt a little hungry for dessert, but now it's nice to enjoy it at home. When I told my friends about it, they were also highly impressed.

I love the rare cake "Lindt" made with sweet potatoes. It can be stored for a long time in the freezer, which is convenient. You can buy it at Daimaru Umeda in Osaka. There are many types available, but all of them are quite good. I recommend trying the festival's two specialties: "Lindt" made with purple sweet potatoes rich in anthocyanins, and "Lovely" made with Kagoshima's pride, sweet potatoes used for shochu. If you like sweet potatoes, everyone from the elderly to young children will enjoy this treat. I bought it as a souvenir for my family and recommend letting it thaw naturally and then chilling it in the refrigerator before eating. It can also be enjoyed semi-thawed, but I prefer it fully chilled. There were cute boxes of two for Valentine's Day, but I chose a normal-sized box with five different types of cakes. It was heavy with the ice pack, but we enjoyed it together. It was delicious as always. Bon appétit!

When I went to Osaka, I ended up buying the popular souvenir Festivaro. This time, I purchased the Awayuki Lovely. The cheese is perfectly placed on top of the lovely, just like a light snow, and it tastes delicious. The sweetness of the cheese and lovely match well. You can't go wrong with Festivaro. Thank you for the meal.

Once again, I found myself at the Osaka KAGOSHIMA MEISAN FESTIVAL and ended up buying Festivaro. My younger daughter is also a big fan of Festivaro, so whenever I mention that I'm going to Osaka, she asks me to bring Festivaro as a souvenir. This time, I went to the Daimaru Festivaro and the saleswoman explained the seasonal limited edition products, and we ended up buying the Double Marron. When we got home, my daughter and I had it as a dessert after dinner. We took a bite and both exclaimed, "Delicious!" The Marron cream has an exquisite sweetness, a mild sweetness that is concentrated. That's why I can't stop buying Festivaro. Thank you for the meal. (Note) On a later date, we also tried the Lovely Nouveau. Lovely is usually only available in Kagoshima, but it seems that during this season of new sweet potatoes, it is also sold in other regions. It is a blend of sweet potatoes, eggs, and milk, with a refined sweetness. It is truly delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Image Blog ⇒ "http://kouji328.blog59.fc2.com/blog-entry-3783.html" Festibaloro "Taro Rare Cake" Lind 5 pieces including tax for 783 yen. Topped with golden taro on purple taro. It is a popular product at Daimaru Matsuzakaya store and has been featured on "Hanamaru Market" and in magazines. The meaning of Lind is cute and beautiful in Spanish, but doesn't it look a bit like a lindou flower at first glance? It is meant to be eaten after thawing, but I accidentally ate one while still frozen. It has a slightly dry texture and a sweetness level similar to the original purple taro. I thought it wasn't anything special, but when I properly thawed and tried it again, it was completely different. It is a moist rare cake with a distinct taro powder texture, giving it a rough texture that feels like a taro snack, and the sweetness is moderate, making it delicious even without coffee. But I feel like my blood sugar level shot up, maybe because the calorie content is quite high? It's delicious though. 76 points.

I ended up visiting the Festivo section at Daimaru again during my business trip to Osaka. Last year, I bought the Lovely from Festivo at Sogo in Yokohama, and this time I purchased Lind, which I have bought before, and Caprese, which is sold during Valentine's season. Caprese is a popular item where they bake chocolate on top of the Lovely. It has a delicate flavor, similar to sweet potato with added chocolate. It is an elegant treat with a very smooth texture. I will definitely buy it again when I come to Osaka. However, it says "Kyushu limited edition" on the package, so I wonder why it is being sold in Osaka?

I purchased this at Daimaru in Umeda, but I used to buy it occasionally at Daimaru in Kyoto as well. When I took a peek, they had a once-a-year premium assortment called "PARADE" that caught my eye, so I decided to buy it. The premium assortment "PARADE" (2500 yen) includes Berry Chocolate, Orange, Matcha Latte, Triple Berry, Double Marron, Passion Fruit, Lovely, Rich Cheese, Lindt, and Chocolate, 10 flavors in total. I shared it with everyone so I didn't get to try each flavor, but the classic "Lindt" was definitely delicious!

I'm not a fan of sweet potatoes, but I received a sweet potato dessert as a souvenir from Kagoshima and it was so delicious that I love it now. I thought this rare sweet potato cake called "Lovely" was only available in Kagoshima, but when I went to Daimaru last week, they told me they also have it in Osaka when new sweet potatoes are in season. I was thrilled and bought it immediately. When I got home, I tried it right away. The subtle scent of brandy and cinnamon wafted out, and it was delicious as always! The sweet potato was moist and fine-grained, similar to eating a cheese souffle cake. I plan to go buy it again soon.

I received Festivo's cake as a gift, which is a famous confectionery from Kagoshima. I was excited to hear that I could write a review about Kagoshima, but it turns out it was bought at Osaka Daimaru. The cake I received was called "Lovely," and it is made with a variety of sweet potatoes called "Kogane Senkan," which is commonly used in shochu production. As a shochu lover, I was thrilled by this information. The cake is supposed to be eaten after natural thawing, but I prefer to eat it semi-thawed first. The ice cream-like texture is delicious. The taste is not overly sweet and has a nice sweet potato flavor. It's a very easy-to-eat treat with no strong aftertaste. It would make a great souvenir from Kagoshima. As for pairing with drinks, it goes well with coffee, black tea, Japanese tea, and even sweet potato shochu. I tried pairing it with shochu as a snack for my evening drink, and it was a perfect match as I had imagined.

Highly recommended!

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This is a shop that sells sweet potato cakes. I have bought from them many times before. The Lindt cake is delicious, but it seems to be a limited-time offering. The "Matcha Ole" cake has three layers - a sweet matcha layer on top, a lovely milky layer in the middle, and a rich and bitter matcha layer on the bottom. This combination is amazing. It was really delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I visited the department store "Daimaru Umeda" directly connected to Osaka Station to buy souvenirs from Osaka. They have a wide variety of products from the Osaka area. I found a stylish Western confectionery shop called "Festibaro" where I purchased a Western-style sweet potato called "Hakaraimo". It costs 150 yen per piece. It is a delicious baked confectionery with a rich cream cheese base and pie crust. The balance is great, and it tastes really good.

Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store certified brand "Purple Sweet Potato Rare Cake Lind." Lind means cute and beautiful in Spanish. The cake is made from purple sweet potato, giving it a beautiful purple color. There is also a cute golden sweet potato on top. Let's try it. The price is 783 yen for a pack of 5 cakes. I tried it in a semi-thawed cold state. The first thing I noticed was the smooth texture. And the surprisingly refreshing sweetness. The natural sweetness of the purple sweet potato is really pleasant without any unpleasantness. This sweetness spreads in the mouth and quickly fades away. It has a great aftertaste. This "Lind" does not use preservatives, coloring, etc., so it is safe for children to eat. I think it tastes better when eaten cold. The color may be flashy, but the natural deliciousness inside and the refreshing sweetness are a pleasant surprise. Thank you for the meal.