I tried the new sensation packaged and named baked goods at a store, Mameya Motomachi, which caught my eye and made me want to pick them up. This time, I celebrated with a pack of 4 sandwich cookies, which I enjoyed with a coffee called "Moka Ilgacceff" that was lightly roasted and had a fruity flavor with a hint of acidity. The cookies were filled with a slightly bitter caramel cream and caramelized walnuts, which paired perfectly with the coffee. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal. I do not engage in any advertising activities on my own SNS or other platforms.

The souvenir from my business trip to Hakata is the Tsurunoko made with Hyuganatsu. My companion is definitely expecting a souvenir. I'll pass on the classic mentaiko this time. What should I get? Ah! Found the Tsurunoko (^^) I remember when my father used to buy it often and bring it home when I was a child. I liked the soft marshmallow dough with a subtle sweetness of the filling. Limited edition for summer, Tsurunoko made with Hyuganatsu, huh (^ω^) Alright, I'll take this back with me. I'll have it after my evening drink. It's small and bite-sized. I'm not sure if this limited edition is smaller or if the regular Tsurunoko has become smaller, but it's easy to eat. Crunch. Soft and fluffy marshmallow. Chewy and smooth. Inside is Hyuganatsu jelly. The refreshing acidity and sweetness are just right. The nostalgic texture makes me want to have one more. Crunch crunch. It disappeared in no time. Maybe I should have bought a few more. Thank you for the meal.

I purchased the salted bean daifuku (162 yen) with high expectations, but it wasn't the most delicious one I've ever had. The filling inside was smooth red bean paste, lacking the texture of beans. The saltiness was subtle. Also, I felt that the taste did not match the price. It's the first time I've felt disappointed by a bean daifuku.

I received some sweets from Ishimura Banshodo in Fukuoka City. It's a very famous shop, located near Hakata Station. This time, I had their luxurious strawberry financiers. It came with a special spoon, adding to the high-end feel. It contains amaou strawberry jam and sauce, making it rich and truly luxurious as the name suggests. Thank you for the meal.

I woke up early in the morning to buy souvenirs for my daughter. At the Hakata Station Main Building, there are many souvenir shops, so even in the early morning, it's very fulfilling. - Zodiac Crane and Rabbit Sweets (2 pieces) for 378 yen: A cute small rabbit-shaped box with red and white sweets inside. - Chicken Egg Noodles for 1750 yen: I wanted to try them out.

This is a souvenir shop located in the Ming section outside the ticket gates at Hakata Station on the JR line. I purchased the "Celebration Sandwich" for 248 yen tax included. It consists of two hand-shaped cookies with a hint of butter aroma, sandwiching crispy caramel cream. It's a substantial snack with a satisfying texture.

I came across the Gion Manju from Hakata Gion Yamakasa at shrines and Hakata Station, so I decided to buy one. It is a sake-flavored steamed bun with smooth red bean paste inside. The package also includes five colored paper strips, which are said to bring good luck when displayed in the kitchen. I enjoyed it with a strong cup of tea.

At Ishimura Banshodo's Hakata Station Ming store, they sell chicken egg noodle, which is a very popular item and may not always be available. Even if it's not on display, it may be restocked after some time, so if you really want it, it's a good idea to ask the staff. It's a Japanese confectionery made by pouring chicken egg into sugar syrup and cutting it as thin as somen noodles, allowing you to taste the rich egg flavor.

I found this snack while wandering around the station looking for something for myself. It is made with 100% butter from Kyushu, baked to a crispy perfection. It is filled with caramelized crunchy walnuts and layers of bittersweet caramel cream. It only has things I love! I bought one to try and after a week, I finally ate it. What is this? It's delicious! I love it so much, I want to eat it again, but I might end up eating too much, so maybe it's good to save it for the next time. Thank you for the happiness.

I purchased this product at the food court underground when using Hakata Station. Although this product seems to be well-known in Fukuoka Prefecture, it was my first time hearing about it. They are sold in packs of 4, possibly because each piece is quite small. I bought a variety pack that included the seasonal Sakura flavor, the regular red bean flavor, and the strawberry flavor. Upon trying them, I found that they have a texture similar to marshmallows, despite being categorized as traditional Japanese sweets. They are not as sweet as marshmallows, but they do have that same melt-in-your-mouth sensation. The red bean filling inside is also quite sweet. The outside is sweet, and the inside is sweet as well, so eating them fills your mouth with sweetness. However, the sweetness of the red bean filling is not as overpowering as that of Western sweets. If you only eat the outside, it feels like a Western dessert, but if you taste the inside as well, it's definitely a unique blend of Japanese and Western flavors.

In Kansai, it's common knowledge that Kobe Morozoff popularized Valentine's Day (maybe just among sweets lovers, haha), but in Kyushu, it's just as well-known that Ishimura Banshodo helped spread White Day. This shop, famous for its "Tsurunoko" sweets, has a new creation called the "Lemon Cake" that I decided to try this time! It seems to be a special cake made in collaboration with a farmer from Saga, and the website is filled with passion for this confection. It's great to see such local pride! The lemon cake I tried had a mild and enjoyable flavor that would appeal to anyone, with a moist madeleine-style base topped with lemon cream. The absence of a strong sourness, perhaps due to the chocolate or sugar content, left a soft and refreshing lemon taste. It was delicious in a way that anyone would like. Personally, I didn't feel a strong urge to have more, but it was still a tasty treat. I'd like to try their flagship product, Tsurunoko, next time. Thanks for the meal!

Amazake strawberry daifuku with sweet bean paste costs 310 yen each. It is quite small, with a generous amount of bean paste. The mochi is similar to gyuhi, with a lot of starch. There seems to be white bean paste as well, but I couldn't find it. It would be interesting if it were wrapped in marshmallow instead.

At Ishimura Mansekidou, they are holding the "Amaou Strawberry Festival". I purchased the Hakata Amaou Strawberry Daifuku. There are two options available, red bean paste and white bean paste, both priced at 220 yen. Amaou strawberries harvested during this season of large temperature differences are said to have a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity with firm flesh. The combination of soft daifuku, sweet bean paste, and juicy Amaou strawberry is exquisite. It was my first time trying the red bean paste, and it goes really well with it. The light white bean paste is also delicious.

Ishimura Banshodo: Sakura Blooming Marshmallow 43kcal (1 piece). Don't expect much from the sakura flavor, but when you try it, you can enjoy a strong Japanese-style sakura taste. The ganache chocolate inside is sweet and doesn't overpower the sakura flavor. The texture is soft and chewy, making it a successful sakura sweet.

I sometimes go to the shopping mall at Hakata Station to buy souvenirs. They have a great selection of souvenirs with a sense of style. Today, I was drawn to Ishimura Banshodo. When in Hakata, strawberries are a must, so I was intrigued by their strawberry daifuku. I also found their salted bean daifuku appealing, so I bought both as souvenirs for my family. The strawberry daifuku had a soft and chewy mochi with smooth red bean paste and a sweet and sour strawberry filling. Somehow, the combination of the sweet and sour strawberries with the red bean paste worked really well. It made me appreciate the depth of Japanese flavors once again. I think the strawberry daifuku is a seasonal product, probably available until early spring. It's a joy to enjoy seasonal sweets. The salted bean daifuku seemed to be a staple product of this shop, with a subtle saltiness that enhances the sweetness of the red bean paste. The contrasting textures of the beans and mochi made it a sophisticated and enjoyable traditional Japanese sweet. As expected, I had a delicious experience with these high-quality traditional Japanese sweets.

During the winter season of strawberries, I visited Fukuoka and decided to try the "Strawberry Daifuku tasting comparison" that I had always wanted to do. It was February 2019, Saturday, 10:30. I love the salted bean Daifuku at this shop, so I was excited to try the "Strawberry Daifuku" as well! The shop had a lot of them displayed as they were popular during this season. [Tasting] - Strawberry Daifuku with smooth red bean paste - 204 yen The strawberries were small, but there was a higher proportion of smooth red bean paste and mochi compared to other strawberry Daifuku from different shops. It had the most "Daifuku" feeling, which I really enjoyed. For me, who was looking for more of the "Daifuku" feeling than the strawberries, it was a perfect balance. I thought to myself, "Ishiya Manseido's Daifuku is really delicious after all." I found that the Strawberry Daifuku at Ishiya Manseido is also cost-effective, following closely behind the salted bean Daifuku. Here is my Fukuoka Strawberry Daifuku Ranking: 1st - Joshuan - 3.7 2nd - Suzukake - 3.6 3rd - Ishiya Manseido - 3.5

I visited Ishimura Banshodou in July 2016, which is famous as the origin of White Day. According to the official website, White Day originated from the idea of "Marshmallow Day" created by Ishimura Banshodou in 1977. Every product at this shop is popular, but as a fan of daifuku, I immediately bought the Salted Soybean Daifuku. [SALT SOYBEAN DAIFUKU] Price: Around 120 yen The mochi surrounding the filling is thin and very soft. It doesn't have the chewiness of freshly pounded mochi, nor the stretchiness of hane-wa-mochi, but the texture is easy to eat with a good bite. The gentle saltiness on the soybeans adds a nice touch, and the filling is not too sweet with a smooth texture. The soybean flavor is subtle. Overall, it has a light and easy-to-eat taste! It's so delicious that you'll find yourself reaching for a second or third piece. The fact that you can enjoy this level of deliciousness at this price point is fantastic! Since my visit, I have been hooked on their daifuku and always end up buying some whenever I see them at department store events in Tokyo. I'm curious about their other products, but I always end up buying daifuku every time!

I found the Tsurunoko Hinata Natsu at Bansho-do, it was refreshing and delicious. Perfect for this time of year!

During this season, chestnut-flavored dorayaki was being sold. A pack of 4 costs 367 yen. Hmm, it seems smaller than before. I feel like I could eat 2 in one bite... They are small but delicious.

I microwaved it! It was creamy with red bean paste, and there were some beans inside but not too noticeable in texture. Despite being labeled as salty, the saltiness was mild. The mochi was soft and had a good chewy texture after microwaving, very delicious! ◎