Takeshigedo main store's Christmas cake is called Matcha Opera! As expected from a shop in Yame, it must be made with local matcha!! The sponge is moist with matcha flavor, and the cream is rich in matcha taste. It's delicious as always here. Merry Christmas!

I received some sweets from this place called Yame Main Store, where they use Yame tea to make Western-style sweets! Each one was of high quality, with a lineup that overturns the traditional image of Yame tea. The flavors go well with both tea and coffee, making them a great souvenir that will surely be appreciated!

I had the opportunity to visit Ryushodo in Yame, so I went to try their Keohogi manju. It seems like they will be celebrating their 100th anniversary soon. They are located along the main street of Yume Town Yame. They also sell a lot of Western-style sweets. There is a Heart Rock behind the legend of Keohogi, which seems to be a nice viewing spot, so I would like to buy some manju and visit there.

I received this "Ochaman" from Takashodo, a traditional Japanese and Western confectionery shop located in Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture, during my business trip to Fukuoka. Takashodo was established in 1924 and is known for using "Hoshino Matcha" produced in Hoshino Village, Yame City. Yame City is famous for its tea production. The Ochaman is a green tea-flavored steamed bun made with Hoshino Matcha. I tried it after coming back from a dumpling restaurant on Sunday. The dough has an elegant green tea flavor, but it also contains milk and butter, making it appealing to children as well. The filling is red bean paste. The dough is aged for over a week and the steamed buns are left for a certain period after baking, creating a rich and harmonious texture between the dough and the red bean paste. It was a delicious steamed bun. I will remember Ochaman from Yame in the future!

I received these as souvenirs: Chafukuun and Chasouro. Chafukuun is a daifuku with a melting texture made from the finest Yame traditional hon gyokuro tea. Chasouro is a mochi wrapped in hon gyokuro tea bean paste, finished with hon gyokuro tea and the finest wasanbon sugar. Both have a mild sweetness and you can eat as many as you want. Chafukuun has a great texture! It's soft and melts in your mouth!

A large confectionery store located along the national highway. They offer a variety of traditional and modern sweets, with a focus on Japanese sweets. Their main specialty is simple baked sweets with a modern twist. They also sell individual pieces, making it fun to try different flavors. The store is spacious, but there is no seating area for dining inside.

My husband went to see the Three Kingdoms exhibition at the Kyushu National Museum and found this shop on the way back. It seems like it was established in the 13th year of the Taisho era. He bought this for me ❤️ The matcha was rich and extremely delicious‼️ This is a must-try, nice job husband. Tea sweets like this are sure to be enjoyed by anyone regardless of age. The chewy texture of the rice cake was irresistible!

Yame City in Fukuoka Prefecture is famous for its Yame tea. I'm not sure if this is a classic, but I always have this one. It's called "Kehogi," pronounced as kehohgi. It has walnuts on top, which adds an accent. The inside is white bean paste with a nice balance of sweetness and a crumbly texture. It seems to also have whipped cream in it. Even for those who don't like traditional Japanese sweets, it seems like it would be okay, but I'm not one of those people as I like Japanese sweets. It's a small and elegant sweet treat, perfect for souvenirs. Thank you very much!

Sweets from Takashodo (Kehogi) Address: 729-1 Oaza Kabahara, Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture Phone: 0943-24-1717 I remember a few years ago on the FM Fukuoka show "SUPERRADIOMONSTER Rajigon," there was a segment with a person named Danny Baba who used to give out Kehogi as prizes to the participants. I had been wanting to try it ever since. The outer skin is slightly crispy, while the filling is not as soft as Hiyoko but not as firm as Hakata Torimon. It has a subtle sweetness and an elegant taste. If you ever visit Yame, why not consider it as a souvenir?

Established in the 13th year of the Taisho era, Takashodo is a well-known confectionery shop in the Chikugo region. When you think of Takashodo, you think of "Kedou"!!! I have often received it as a souvenir. This Kedou is a tea confectionery that goes well with both Japanese sweets and coffee. The outer shell is crispy like monaka, with the flavor of butter and peanuts. The filling is slightly sweet but not too heavy. It envelops your mouth in a gentle sweetness. The elegant taste leaves a delightful aftertaste.

There is a shop called Ryushodo with 13 branches in the Chikugo area. They offer traditional Japanese sweets, Baumkuchen, and bakery items, but this review is about their rusk. They have three classic flavors: Sugar Butter, Yame Matcha, and Hakata Mentaiko. The rusk is crispy and not too heavy, making it easy to keep eating. I personally like sweet rusk, so I thought I would prefer the Mentaiko flavor, but it has a salty taste that is also good for those who like senbei (rice crackers). My favorite was the Yame Matcha flavor, although I wish it had a stronger tea aroma. Overall, the rusk is not pretentious and seems perfect for enjoying with tea as a traditional Japanese snack.

The taste is so delicious that it makes you want to go back to Banaroru again and again ❤️

While wandering through the department store basement, I was drawn to the words "new product" and decided to stop by. Established in the 13th year of Taisho, Takashodo in Yame, Fukuoka, known for its Yame tea, offers delicious treats. The "Ochaman" (around 100 yen) had a lingering scent of Yame tea with a smooth red bean paste filling. The new "Chafukuun" (around 150 yen) was a delightful combination of genuine Gyokuro tea and custard cream in a soft mochi. The bitterness of the Gyokuro tea and the sweetness of the custard cream blended perfectly with the ample red bean paste inside. Checking their website later, I discovered they also offer Western-style sweets and bakery items. I would love to try their other pastries and bread in the future. Thank you for the delicious treats!