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Review of a shop that only posts photos, part 5. This time, from Shinjuku Takashimaya. Since it's right on my way home from work, I always end up stopping by Takashimaya. The food (or rather, sweets) section in the basement is full of temptations. Once you go in, there's no turning back. No matter how determined I am, by the time I head home, I always end up carrying something... This is the magic of department stores with various brands. I am truly like a moth to a flame. The difference from the proverb is that I fall into traps not only in summer but all year round. It's quite dangerous. This "Bern" shop can be seen in various places. Not only in famous department stores in the city, but also in large commercial facilities in the countryside. It seems to have a wide reach, even in local department stores that are working hard in my hometown. Here's what I ate: - Summer Mille-feuille (Orange, Pineapple, Coconut) When you think of Bern, you think of Mille-feuille. It's not Mille-feuille, it's Mille-feuille. It's quite affordable at around 100 yen per piece, considering it's a brand that is present in department stores. However, depending on the season or the company's policy, there are times when they only sell sets, so be careful. I have received the year-round sweet chocolates and hazelnuts as gifts many times, but I have only eaten the summer limited edition flavors when I purchased them myself. The orange and pineapple have a refreshing acidity, while the coconut has a strong sweetness and a milky impression. I like to eat them chilled in the refrigerator in the summer. - Bern's Smiling Almond A baked confection made mainly of almond powder. As mentioned in the product description, it has a moist and soft texture. It crumbles and has a nostalgic, simple taste. It also contains pistachios, but they do not have a strong presence, so I wonder how pistachio lovers would feel about it. When I purchased Bern's Smiling, they even gave me one piece each of Cheese Pie and Caramel Pie as a service, despite not buying a large quantity. As expected of something labeled as "special," they were delicious too. With such easy-to-buy prices, I will be drawn back to them time and time again... Thank you for the meal!