When I entered the shop, there were three customers ahead of me. I wanted to buy some sakuramochi, ohagi, and skewered dango, but the customer in front of the line bought up all the skewered dango. Well, at least there were sakuramochi and ohagi left, I thought. But then the customer in front of me bought "all the sakuramochi and ohagi"... What? All the items I wanted were bought up. Oh well, I ended up buying grilled dango and uguisu mochi instead. The grilled dango came with miso sauce and white bean paste inside, creating a perfect harmony of saltiness and sweetness. It was a bit oily though. The uguisu mochi was not too sweet and very delicious. Both mochi were extremely soft and tasty.

Exploring Shin-Kinseicho 4th Street... Walking towards Asao Station from around the 8th block, I stopped by a traditional Japanese confectionery shop called "Fukuya Kashiten." A woman in her 60s to 70s greeted me and asked, "What would you like?" I looked into the showcase, which had a limited selection. I bought "Mame Daifuku @100" and "Kusa Mochi @100," packed them in a bag with a rubber band, and handed them to me. When I got home, I enjoyed the natural texture of the mochi, which hardens over time. The daifuku was more about savoring the flavor and texture of the mochi rather than the sweetness, with a modest amount of red bean paste. It may not suit everyone's taste, but I found it acceptable, especially for the price of 100 yen including tax. I would like to visit again during a time when they have a wider variety of products. Thank you for the treat!

● Assorted Mochi for 870 yen, Cash Only This is a mochi shop located across the street from the back door of a lucky restaurant. It was a Saturday, so there were a few customers ahead of us and two groups behind us. We had to wait as each group went in one by one, so it took some time. A very friendly old man served us. The prices are very reasonable, mostly under 150 yen, and the sizes are normal. Moreover, all the mochi are very delicious!! The variety is abundant, and each type has a distinct flavor (unlike the common image of mochi where only the filling changes but the taste remains the same). They are all well-seasoned and tasty, not too sweet or too heavy. They are elegant in flavor and soft in texture. It felt like they were freshly made and tasted amazing. We cut each piece into bite-sized portions and every single one was a hit. Whenever I crave mochi, I will definitely come back here. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

One weekend, I stopped by a traditional Japanese confectionery shop in Shinkotoni, Kita-ku, for lunch. The shop seemed to have no parking lot. The compact interior had good ventilation with a screen door at the entrance, and displayed a variety of traditional and modern Japanese sweets in a glass showcase. I asked the somewhat talkative father behind the counter for some items from the menu. The "soy sauce dango (70 yen)" had a unique sweet and salty taste with a sticky texture. The "suama (100 yen)" was a vivid pink color with a chewy texture and a surprising lack of sweetness. I also tried the "sasamaki (100 yen)" which had a green color but lacked the expected mugwort flavor, tasting like a normal sweet bean paste mochi. Lastly, the "Fuji purple blueberry (110 yen)" caught my eye with its purple color and had a surprising sweet and sour taste with white bean paste and blueberry jam inside. Overall, it was a shop that offered both unique and traditional sweets, run by a somewhat impatient father who liked to talk to himself. Thank you for the meal.

Located along Shin-Kinuji Street, across from a store called Lucky and next to a curry restaurant, this shop may be small but offers a variety of traditional Japanese sweets. The friendly owner provides great service, creating a warm atmosphere. They offer handmade treats like ohagi, suama, beko mochi, and red bean donuts at affordable prices. Today, I purchased sakuramochi and fujimurasaki, a colorful dumpling made with blueberries. The sakuramochi has perfectly chewy grains of mochi rice and just the right amount of sweetness in the red bean paste. The fujimurasaki, with its beautiful light purple color, features soft mochi and a refreshing blueberry filling. I definitely want to come back for more.

I had known about this shop for a while as I passed by it often, but I had never visited it before. This time, I was nearby and craving Japanese sweets, so I decided to stop by in the evening. When I entered the shop, the mother was there to assist me. Looking into the showcase, I noticed that many of the products were already sold out. It seems like in small shops like this mochi store, the locals come to buy in the morning and the popular items sell out quickly. Among the remaining items, one product caught my eye - mochi skewered on a purple stick. I asked the mother about it, and she said, "The inside is normal." So, it seems like they just colored it. I was curious, so I decided to try it along with a few other items before heading home. I bought a walnut and orange mochi, a kashiwa mochi, a country-style manju, and a purple mochi (I forgot the name). The walnut and orange mochi was delicious, especially when eaten with the walnut on top. The kashiwa mochi was wrapped in a kashiwa leaf, but the mochi itself had no kashiwa flavor since it was wrapped in plastic. The filling was sweet bean paste. The country-style manju was a classic, with slightly drier skin than usual. The purple mochi turned out to be just a regular mochi with sweet bean paste inside, as the mother had mentioned. Overall, it seemed like the shop focused on visually appealing mochi with colored exteriors and traditional fillings.

This is a traditional Japanese confectionery shop located along Tarukawa Street in Kita Ward, Sapporo City. During my soba noodle walk, I had two places I wanted to visit along the route: the designated cultural property, Shin-Kotoni Tondenhei Battalion Headquarters, and this confectionery shop. It was quite a long walk, so I debated whether to stop by on the way there or on the way back. However, I didn't want to regret not visiting, so I decided to stop by first. The shop was smaller than I had imagined, with around a dozen varieties of traditional Japanese sweets, mainly focusing on rice cakes. I bought two items for home consumption: a bean daifuku and a grilled rice cake. By the time I ate them at home, about 7-8 hours had passed since purchase, so the daifuku was a bit firmer than usual, but the texture was good and it was quite filling due to its large size. The grilled rice cake, skewered on a short stick, had a thin mochi layer that was soft, and the sweet and salty miso filling inside was delicious.

During the Obon holiday, I was taking a walk in the Shin-Kotoni area and decided to venture further in. I noticed that a mochi shop that is usually closed on Sundays was open this time. I had already had breakfast at "Kissa Shira" and lunch at "Onigiri-ya Kokoro," so I initially planned to take the mochi home to eat later. But then I thought it might get hard, so I ended up eating it on the spot. - Yaki Dango Yomogi (110 yen): Two mini daifuku on a stick, with what seemed like miso sauce on top. The inside had sweet red bean paste and it was delicious. - Mame Daifuku (115 yen): This daifuku was huge, the biggest I've ever seen! It had smooth red bean paste inside and the texture of the beans added a nice touch. The mochi was delicious, but surprisingly the red bean paste didn't overpower the taste. It's a charming, nostalgic shop.

Recently, I seem to react whenever I see the word "mochi." Could it be because of "pregnancy?" No, that's not the case at all. Did you all know that the boss in Otaru is also pregnant, and that belly is not for show, it's a real pregnancy. He's a generous person, isn't he? The other day, when we were drinking together, a lady sitting next to us asked, "Are you about 6 months pregnant?" and he replied, "Oh no, that's not it, madam." So maybe he's not completely opposed to the idea (laughs). By the way, have you seen Subaru recently? It seems that Subaru is pregnant, about 5 months along. He even quit baseball for the sake of the baby in his belly. He used to be called "Short-legged Handsome Guy," but now he's a bit more embellished as "Short-legged Pregnant Handsome Guy." Well, these two share the same birthday, right? Weren't they born on the same day in Otaru and Sumikawa? Chie-san and Hara Hide were holding hands by their mothers' sides, cheering them on with "Do your best." Since that day, it seems that the earth is heading towards destruction. Why did I expand the topic of mochi so much? Anyway, I found a place called "Mochifukuya Dango" on my way home after enjoying a delicious coffee. When I entered the shop, I was greeted with "Charahonborantonkarachankon." But no one came out for a while. Finally, an elderly lady came out. Oh, it seems like she forgot to bring her smile with her. I'll order one sakura mochi and one skewered dango. I wondered if there were two types of skewered dango, but she asked, "Three types, one each?" So I said, "Yes." The sakura mochi fell on the table, but she picked it up with her hands and put it in a container. Is it okay for her to use her hands? And on top of that, putting it in the container? I don't like that, it's unsanitary. But since she's an old lady, I'll let it slide. How clean are her hands? Is the table clean? It doesn't look very clean... I'll have to delete that image from my mind (laughs). I'll enjoy the mitarashi dango when I get home. The sauce is slightly sweet and salty, very delicious. But most importantly, the mochi in these dango is very tasty. The red bean paste is smooth, and it's only spread on one side. It's a bit stingy, but the sweetness of the red bean paste and the tastiness of the mochi make up for it. Delicious. The sesame dango has a less sweet sesame flavor. I'm not a big fan of sesame, but the mochi is so tasty. The color is not too dark, it's subtle and nice. This mochi shop is really good. I was a little surprised. There are hidden gems out there. Maybe I'm the only one who thought it was hidden...

I happened to stop by the Sanki and Lucky Shin-Kotoni Yonban-dori store and found this shop across the street, so I decided to check it out. The location is along Tarukawa Street in Shin-Kotoni 7-jo 10-chome, Kita-ku, with "Sanki" and "Lucky" as landmarks. The small building with a narrow entrance has a yellow sign that reads "Mochi Fukuya Dango." Inside, there are over ten types of Japanese sweets displayed in a showcase. The elderly shop owner was the only one working and all the products were very reasonably priced at just over 100 yen each. I purchased four items that caught my eye: 1. Walnut Manju (120 yen) - A manju topped with walnuts, with no filling inside. It has a sweet red bean paste filling, a mild sweetness, and a smooth outer skin. 2. Chestnut Manju (120 yen) - A manju that looks like a chestnut, with a white bean paste base mixed with chestnuts. The texture of the chestnut remains distinct, and the mildly sweet bean paste gives it a refreshing taste. 3. Grilled Dango 2 Types (each 110 yen) - The white grilled dango has some orange grilling marks. When eaten, the grilled part has a miso sauce-like flavor. The mochi has a coarse texture with less stickiness, which I personally liked. Inside, there was white bean paste with a subtle miso flavor. It was a unique item that I would like to buy again. 4. Ohagi (115 yen) - There were two types of bean paste, tsubu-an and koshi-an. I only bought tsubu-an this time, but I should have bought both. The bean paste has a moderate sweetness and a good grainy texture. The notable feature is that you can feel the individual grains of glutinous rice, preserving the essence of the ingredient. I would like to try koshi-an next time. This shop stood out to me for its distinctive mochi and bean paste. Since some items were sold out this time, I would like to visit earlier next time.

Fukuya Kashiya, a traditional Japanese sweets shop, is celebrating its 30th year in business this year. Located in the Shinkotoni area of Kita-ku, Sapporo, along Tsubakawa-dori in Nishi 5-chome, it is a popular spot for locals. I visited on a weekday around 3 pm with a friend after shopping at a nearby supermarket. Unfortunately, the popular daifuku was already sold out, but I purchased some beautiful "Yumesakura," baked dango, and bargain senbei. Yumesakura is a lovely confection with a sakura-colored outer layer, sweet bean paste, and sakura petals inside, perfect with a warm cup of Japanese tea. The price is 90 yen (including 8% consumption tax). The baked dango comes in two flavors: white and kusa mochi, with a savory miso filling. Each costs 110 yen (including 8% consumption tax). The donuts have a nostalgic taste reminiscent of the Showa era, priced at 110 yen (including 8% consumption tax). The "Agenosuke" senbei crackers come in two varieties, one with a hint of spiciness. A bag costs 400 yen (including 8% consumption tax). Yumesakura is a beautiful and elegant sweet, reminiscent of sakura mochi. The baked dango has a deliciously savory miso flavor. The donuts bring back memories of the Showa era. Agenosuke senbei disappears quickly once you start eating them. The shop owner is friendly, and it's a shame to see traditional local sweets shops like this one declining in number as big chain stores take over. I hope Fukuya Kashiya continues to thrive. I look forward to trying the popular daifuku next time. Thank you for the delicious treats.

I like these daifuku and use them occasionally. They have a homemade feel and a simple sweetness. I like that the shapes of the daifuku are uneven, like round or triangular. Also, the mochi without additives tends to become slightly harder over time, which I really enjoy. They are quite filling, so I think the cost performance is excellent. In convenience stores, you often see mochi with artificial sweetness and texture, but these sweets are safe, making them great for children's snacks. As you try different ones, you'll notice that the fillings can vary. This is just my impression from eating them, but it seems like the texture is adjusted differently for each type of anko filling. The price is from September 2013.

I received a Daifuku from Fukuya in December 2016. It had been a while since I last had one, but it was delicious! The mochi was chewy and had a strong, firm texture. The black bean Daifuku was a bit flat but had a nice, slightly sweet black bean filling with a smooth texture. The mochi itself was thick and had a great chewy texture. The Daifuku with walnuts on top had a softer and sweeter mochi compared to the regular Daifuku. Overall, winter is the season for delicious mochi, and I feel happy whenever my mother brings some home. The mochi from Fukuya is particularly thick and chewy, with a unique sweet bean paste that has a slightly coarse texture. I really enjoy this type of bean paste, which I haven't found at other shops. The sweet potato mochi also has a great chewy texture and a satisfying taste. I especially love the 120 yen grilled rice cake with a hint of miso flavor, it's so delicious and addictive. The customer service may not be the friendliest, but it adds to the unique charm of the place. I always look forward to trying something new on my next visit!

This is a mochi shop in Shinkotoni, Kita-ku, Sapporo. The old man really loves mochi. The small shop on the main street may not stand out, but actually it does with its yellow building and mochi sign. Hello there! The old man greets you and mumbles "delicious" after you enter, adding a unique touch. He says everything is delicious. Today, since I'm alone, I can't eat too much. Hmm, I'm interested in the daifuku but let's go with the skewered dango today. The basic three flavors at 70 yen each. The way the anko is applied is modest, and all of them are delicious. The mochi is firm and tasty, especially the sesame flavor. The strained bean paste and sesame have a pattern like waves in a Japanese garden, looking delicious. It's really delicious. When the nearby mochi shop doesn't feel right, you just have to go in when you find a good one. You know, mochi shouldn't just be soft. A good mochi should have a chewy texture. I don't like mochi that's too soft. The mochi here passes the test. The important thing is that it's a proper, regular mochi. It was delicious, old man.