When it gets hot, the symptoms of my designated rare disease worsen, and unfortunately, there is still no medicine that suits my condition. I had to be hospitalized for treatment in April to May, following my stays in September and January last year. Your supportive comments were a source of strength for me during my hospitalization, and I am truly grateful for them. After receiving the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, I had to wait for two weeks before continuing my treatment. At my July appointment, it was decided that I would be hospitalized in August. Prime Minister Suga stated that vaccinations for individuals aged 65 and above would be completed by July this year, but Hokkaido has the lowest vaccination rates in the country for both the first and second doses. The Pfizer vaccine supply has been cut by 10% nationwide, with only 30% of the expected quantity arriving in Sapporo after mid-July. Despite delays, events like the Olympic marathon will be held in Sapporo. According to the news, it will be impossible to vaccinate the elderly in Sapporo by the end of July, with a 70% reduction in vaccine supply, the highest in the country. The reason for this drastic reduction remains unclear. In August 2021, I visited the renowned confectionery shop "Rokkatei," which was established in 1933 and is one of the representative sweet shops in Hokkaido. Originally a branch of Sapporo's Chishin-an, it was based in Obihiro, which is the birthplace of the brand. In 2015, they opened their "Sapporo Main Store" in their own building in Sapporo. Today, they have more stores in Sapporo than in their local Obihiro area, and when including the outskirts of Sapporo, the number of stores is overwhelmingly higher in Sapporo. It is no wonder that they have a store in Sapporo. I visited their location in Keita, Sapporo, inside the "Daiichi Keita Store" along Yōgaoka Street with my usual companion. The store was not crowded, with only one customer before and after us. I was delighted to see a product I hadn't seen in a while in the open cooler - the "Tokachi Marseille Butter." This butter is used in their original butter sandwich, and it is a household-friendly salted butter made from Tokachi Marseille Butter. It melts more easily than commercial butter and is made from 100% Tokachi milk. It is a clear and delicious butter that goes well with homemade sweets and buttered toast. The ingredients include only Tokachi milk and salt, and it costs 500 yen for 200g. The "Tokachi Marseille Butter" is an original butter from Rokkatei made from 100% Tokachi milk. It is more meltable and spreadable on bread than commercial butter. It is a high-quality butter used in products like the "Marseille Butter Sandwich." The only downside to this butter is that it significantly reduces my desire to eat commercial butter. (laughs) I believe that there are no disappointments in anything you buy from Rokkatei. I wonder what I should buy next time. Thank you for the delicious treat.

I usually stop by the supermarket to get coffee to go. Next to it, they have Vita Sweet Chocolate for 90 yen and coffee jelly for 160 yen. When I go to the actual store, I always end up looking at the refrigerated section. I usually don't eat sweets, but I often choose pudding or creme brulee. However, when it's hot, I crave coffee jelly. It's affordable and perfect for both personal use and as a gift. Thank you for the meal.

The nearest Rokkatei from my house is the one I usually go to when I feel like having Rokkatei sweets (like Ohiradaira or Ohiradaira). Rokkatei sells most of their sweets individually, so it's convenient when you just want a little snack (*^^*). This time, after shopping at Daiei, I saw some seasonal sweets and decided to buy them. "Mansaku" is a lemon-flavored madeleine with a refreshing icing. "Gokuraku" is a crispy and light bite-sized candy that I love since trying it at the Obihiro main store. "Marsei Butter Sand" is a Rokkatei's famous confection, with a white chocolate and raisin cream sandwiched between biscuits made with 100% Hokkaido butter. "Creme Brulee" was my first time buying it, but the custard was smooth, creamy, rich, and absolutely delicious! I will definitely buy it again next time. I also bought some souvenirs for my friend's house, like water yokan and fruit jelly set. I got a picture when I brought it over later (lol). The wrapping paper was different from the usual, which was refreshing! Thank you for the always pleasant customer service at the Kiyota store. Thank you for the delicious meal♪

▼Location▼ Located inside the Super Daiei Kiyota store along Hitsujioka Street. ▼About the Shop▼ Established in 1933, Rokkatei originated from the Sapporo Chishuan and later changed its name to Rokkatei in 1977. Their Marusei Butter Sand became a hit product and expanded to various locations in Hokkaido and nationwide. Today, Rokkatei is a popular confectionery maker representing Hokkaido. ▼Menu▼ Their menu includes the famous Marusei Butter Sand, as well as chocolates, traditional Japanese sweets, and Western-style pastries. ▼Food Tried▼ ▽Goyosha Dorayaki 140 yen▽ Limited quantity dorayaki with a shelf life only for that day. The moist and fluffy texture of the cake has a subtle elegant sweetness. The red bean paste inside is made of whole beans with a refined sweetness, making it delicious. ▽Cream Puff - Custard 90 yen▽ A small-sized cream puff with a simple and soft choux pastry filled with smooth and rich custard with vanilla beans. Delicious. ▼Impressions▼ Rokkatei is a well-known confectionery chain originating from Obihiro and has a nationwide reputation. Their products are popular as gifts and for personal consumption. The Marusei Butter Sand is their most famous product, but they also offer other specialties like Ohirahara and Strawberry Chocolate. This branch within Super Daiei Kiyota is a simple type of store. I was able to purchase the limited quantity Goyosha Dorayaki, which was delicious as expected. The cream puff was also a favorite of mine. Rokkatei's high-quality confections make me want to try more of their products in the future.

On Sunday at 6:10 pm, I visited for the first time to take out. I ordered "49 - Juusan no to / Uguisu Mochi / Milk Chocolate" for a total of 270 yen. The shop is located along Hitsujioka Street, inside Daiichi, a confectionery shop from Obihiro. The parking lot is spacious, but it was quite crowded on Sunday. I visited because I love Rokkatei, which is also located there. I bought the seasonal favorite Uguisu Mochi, which has a long shelf life and is slightly firm due to the mochi. It has a little less yellow powder and plenty of red bean paste. Juusan no to is another seasonal item, inspired by the snow-covered thatched roofs of the thirteen families of the pioneer of Obihiro, Bansei-sha. The bite-sized confection filled with red bean paste has a charmingly forceful name that you wouldn't understand unless it was explained. The Milk Chocolate is a classic item with a unique texture that I love. ★★★★ I would definitely visit again.

In May 2015, I visited Rokkatei located inside the Super Daiei store along the Yagagaura Street. I stopped by after shopping. Just like other Rokkatei stores, there were photos of the staff smiling next to the cash register. It gives a sense of familiarity to know who is working today. I bought frozen food today, the Tokachi Strong Rice which contains six types of beans such as edamame, sweet potatoes, and black beans, priced at 420 yen. The scallop strong rice, with plenty of scallops, is priced at 480 yen. There were apple white chocolates displayed next to the cash register, and the staff explained that they were new. I bought two pieces for 90 yen each. The apple white chocolate is a crispy chocolate bar with plenty of dried apples, giving a combination of sweet chocolate and tangy apple flavor. I tried the Tokachi Strong Rice, which had a texture between rice and mochi, soft and chewy with plenty of beans. The ratio of rice to beans was 6:4, allowing you to enjoy the flavor of Tokachi. There are only two types of strong rice available, but I love the taste so I would be happy if more varieties were added. Thank you for the meal!

I took a little break and here I am again with another gift series✩°｡⋆⸜(*˙꒳˙* )⸝ This time it's the Choco Marron from the well-known Hokkaido confectionery shop, Rokkatei! Now, let's open the bag and try it! ~Choco Marron~ From the appearance, you can tell it has a moist and crumbly texture. The outside is coated with chocolate, while the inside has a cocoa biscuit sandwiching chestnut paste. The cocoa biscuit has a nice level of sweetness, and the chestnut paste seems to have rum in it, which enhances the chestnut flavor even more. The packaging of the bag and the taste of the snack both give off a nostalgic vibe. It's different from Rokkatei's usual items like Marusei Sand and Yukiyanagi, but it was a good experience. Thank you for the meal!!