Located in Higashi 1-jo Minami 2-chome in Sunagawa City, there is a confectionery shop called "Iyoda Seika". This shop has been around for a long time, specializing in traditional Japanese sweets with a few Western-style sweets as well. I am from this town, and I remember that they used to sell bread as well. The bread from this shop was served during my junior high school lunches. It's been a while since I last visited, but it feels very nostalgic. I bought their signature sweet, "Kinutamochi" (110 yen for 2 pieces), along with "Kuma Monaka (Little Bear on the Mountain)" (160 yen for 2 pieces) and "Kuri Dorayaki" (170 yen for 2 pieces). Kinutamochi: When you open the box, you will find "Kurumi Mochi" wrapped in white paper. It has a sweet and salty soy sauce flavor with plenty of crushed walnuts for a nice texture. Kuma Monaka (Little Bear on the Mountain): These adorable bear-shaped monaka are too cute to resist. The package illustration is charming, which made me buy them without hesitation. Inside, there is a generous amount of fragrant sesame bean paste. Kuri Dorayaki: A moist dorayaki with a chestnut and sweet red bean filling in the center. The red bean paste is not too sweet, giving it an elegant taste. I remember this shop used to have a parlor on the second floor in the past, right? I have memories of stopping by after school. Now they only sell on the first floor, but the long-standing reputation of this historic shop gives a sense of stability!

This is Sandokawa... My mother is from Sandokawa and my father is from Kamisandokawa, and Zaby was also born here. When my grandparents were alive, I used to come back to this familiar place during the Bon and New Year holidays, but after several decades, the town has changed completely. Since this story seems like it will be long, I will search for a restaurant where I can quickly grab something to eat. I stopped by the third restaurant, "Iyoda Seika," according to the information on Tabelog, it was established in August 1897. The interior of the store looks like a traditional Japanese and Western confectionery shop, with a wide variety of cakes, baked goods, Western sweets, and Japanese sweets. A middle-aged woman came out from the back of the store and greeted me with "Welcome." I purchased three items and they were handed to me in a white paper bag. I will enjoy them when I get home. The items I bought were as follows: "Chestnut Dorayaki" - The skin is moist, with one chestnut in the sweet bean paste. The bean paste is lightly sweetened and quite light, which is to my liking. "Stick Brownie @200" - I was expecting a heavier texture, but it turned out to be a bit dry and light. "Dad's Onion Cookie @270" - I will update after trying it out. The cakes are priced at 300-400 yen each, which is a surprisingly low price for Sapporo, making it perfect for everyday use. It's a confectionery shop that is rooted in the local area. Thank you for the meal.

I visited a traditional Japanese confectionery shop near Sunagawa Station on a weekend morning in early October. I purchased the "Blueberry Ice" which is a sweet made with kudzu powder. The tartness of the blueberries was well incorporated and it was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Iyoda, a long-established Japanese confectionery shop in Sankawa City, offers a great deal compared to other apple pie shops! For only 280 yen, the apple pie is packed with juicy apples and delicious. Their rare cheesecake and karinto manju are also tasty! Highly recommended as one of the must-visit shops in Sankawa! #Hokkaido #Sankawa #SankawaSweetsRoad #StampRally

Sandagawa Sweet Road Tsuruha Drug is located next to Hamamura Sushi on the road. When I stopped by, I was amazed by the variety of sweets available! I tried my favorite apple pie, delicious-looking karinto manju, and the popular kashiwa mochi. The apple pie had a strong apple flavor that I love! The karinto manju was crispy and tasty! And of course, the kashiwa mochi was delicious too! This place has a lot of character, but they also accept PayPay which I really liked. I will definitely be purchasing from here again!

Sandokawa Station near 2022/5 Founded in Meiji 30! Currently the 5th generation of a long-established confectionery store with a rich assortment of Japanese and Western sweets. Sweets that do not go well with tea include fresh sweets and sake. A lineup that allows you to feel the four seasons. The most eye-catching "carp" is sold out. I purchased a helmet and haru-urara. The craftsmanship is exquisite, with a refined sweetness that is delicious. A special Children's Day item shaped like a carp is a little scary-looking. It is filled with plenty of sweet red bean paste and has a nostalgic taste. There is a large size of Tanuki cake available. It was a satisfying meal. Thank you! (^ω^)

While heading north on Route 12, my companion suddenly insisted on eating "taiyaki" after spotting a sign for it. Reluctantly, we stopped by this place. Inside, there were various products such as cakes, Western sweets, Japanese sweets, and bread. When I asked for "taiyaki," I was told that they only sold them in sets of three. I didn't need three taiyaki! Looking at the menu on the wall, I decided to change my order to soft serve ice cream. It cost 260 yen including tax. The yellow soft serve ice cream looked a bit crumbly, but it was smooth and creamy! You could taste the egg flavor, and it was delicious. Next time, I'll try some baked goods too! Thank you, "Iyoda"!

After finishing a job in Takikawa near Sunagawa, I aimed for a shop famous for its apple pie. But, to my surprise, it was closed for the day. On my way back, I noticed a sign for "karintou manju" and decided to go back there. The parking lot was located behind the shop. I parked my car skillfully and headed inside. I looked around the store but couldn't find the karintou manju. When I asked the silent staff, they pointed right in front of me on top of the shoe case. They said there were only 2 left. I thought there would be more since they usually come in a box of 10. Although there was a small eat-in space, I decided to buy the remaining 2 and enjoy them in the car. The texture was firm, just like karintou. As I bit into it, the texture transitioned from firm to soft. By the time it reached my throat, it was delicious! The sweet bean paste was not too sweet, complementing the goodness of the karintou. Thank you for the meal.

Sandagawa City is about a 45-minute drive from Asahikawa, or about an hour by national highway. I had heard about the "Sunagawa Sweet Road" for a while now. Even without knowing the details, just from the name, you can easily imagine that it's an area with a collection of sweet shops. On a recent day off, with no plans, I suddenly decided to go there in the evening. I visited a few shops, starting with this one. It's a traditional Japanese sweets shop called "Iyoda Seika." The shop is located at Higashi 1-jo Minami 2-chome in Sunagawa City. The shop is open from 8:30 am to 7:45 pm, with parking available and a no smoking policy. The shop's name and appearance immediately give off a traditional Japanese sweets shop vibe. Even though it's just a regular sweets shop, being in Sunagawa gives it a unique feel. They also have cakes, like the famous "tanuki and panda." Oh, they have fresh Japanese sweets too! And they are of great quality! I bought the "Ue Wagashi (goldfish)" for 190 yen. The actual product is even better than the sample! It's almost too nice to eat! I spent quite some time just admiring it. When I finally tried it, it had a typical taste, but that's just perfect for fresh Japanese sweets. They also had a variety of unique sweets on display. This shop is so much fun! I definitely want to go back again sometime.

[Takeout] In a town in Sorachi region, there is a well-established confectionery shop along National Route in Kitahiroshima City, founded in the Meiji era. Known as the "Sweets Road," this area along National Route 12 is lined with many Japanese and Western confectionery shops. One of the sweets shops along this road is also a designated return gift for hometown tax donations. The shop is located about 120m from the intersection with the street in front of Sapporo Station, heading towards Naei direction. On February 10, 2019, around 3 pm, after finishing skiing and barely catching the bus, I saw a sign for "taiyaki" on my way to Sapporo Station. Despite the limited time before the normal train arrival, I decided to buy some and take them home. The taiyaki is a pack of 3 pieces wrapped in plastic, with a choice of red bean paste or cream filling. I chose taiyaki with cream filling and dorayaki with chestnut and red bean paste. I hurried to buy the tickets and dashed to the platform, just in time for the bus and train. Ultimately, I ended up having these taiyaki as my lunch for the day, without time for a drink. The taiyaki, although not freshly baked, had a slightly warm texture, with a mildly sweet and chewy dough and a creamy filling that was not too watery. The dorayaki was sweet but not overwhelming, making it easy to eat. Unfortunately, they didn't have tanuki cake during my visit, so I plan to try and catch it during my cycling trip next time.

I was finally able to visit the Tiramisu Daifuku shop that I had been wanting to go to, attracted by the POP on the automatic door of the store, even though it was almost closing time and I had trouble finding the shop. As I wandered around inside the store, I finally found the Tiramisu Daifuku that I had been longing for, although it was smaller than I had imagined. There were many delicious-looking cakes in the showcase, all at very reasonable prices, and I was tempted by them, but this time I only bought the Strawberry Mousse Daifuku and the Tiramisu Daifuku. I was also quite interested in the Natto Daifuku (laughs). The Strawberry Mousse Daifuku contains white bean paste and strawberry mousse. I thought it would be fine without the white bean paste, which I am not a fan of, but it was delicious. And I was amazed by the Tiramisu Daifuku! Although it seems to contain red bean paste, it doesn't feel intrusive, and the taste of Tiramisu comes through perfectly! Next time, I want to buy some cakes too.

This area is called Sweet Road. In the midst of a scene where snow falls fiercely, it seems like Snow Road is the only appropriate name, but the locals call it Sweet Road. This area is like a Sweet Ginza with 9 delicious sweet shops lined up. I will also stop by Nakaya, known for its apple pie, later on. The signboard of this shop, which offers a variety of traditional Japanese sweets and cakes, is Kinutamochi. It has a simple flavor seasoned with walnuts and soy sauce. The texture is firm and the sweetness is just right, reminiscent of the popular Hiroshima Kawadori Mochi. In today's trend of Japanese sweets, softer textures and less sweetness are more popular. It seems that the era is moving towards a focus on texture. However, in order to keep up with these trends, it is necessary to study and expand one's knowledge, which may not be easy to achieve just by living locally. By learning globally and living locally, there is still plenty of room for growth. When I visited Iyoda Seika, a long-established shop founded in the Meiji era, I discovered their specialty, Karinto Manju. Its crispy texture, balanced sweetness, and harmonious blend of fried oil and red bean paste stood out the most among the various shops I tried. Even after returning to Tokyo, I tried various Karinto Manju, but Iyoda Seika's version was the best for me. Such as Iyoda Seika's Kinutamochi, a historical masterpiece. Consumer preferences change, and without making efforts to innovate, the taste that was once considered ordinary will become outdated. It is important to preserve the traditional and good aspects while evolving to adapt to the times. Kinutamochi, already leading in strategy due to its name recognition, has the potential to become a product that sells ten times more with effort and innovation. The taste that is "always loved" and found in various places continues to reign as "always delicious" by undergoing minor changes and evolving. It is crucial not to forget that.

- Visit on 3/22 - Today's dessert is sourced from this shop. I parked my car in the back parking lot and entered the store. A cold female clerk greeted me. They sell both cakes and traditional Japanese sweets. Oh! They have cakes shaped like raccoons and pandas (laughs). I bought two of each. When I got home, as a raccoon lover, I had the "Raccoon Cake." It was fluffy and moist, not too sweet, which was nice. Thank you for the meal.

Today in September 2016, I spent time with my cousin at home and decided to buy some sweets. I bought some cream puffs from a simple and charming confectionery shop. The shop offers a variety of traditional Japanese sweets along with Western-style pastries. I enjoyed a cream puff filled with plenty of fresh cream. The size of the cream puff was small, but it was just the right amount with the generous amount of cream. The pastry was firm and the cream was not too sweet, making it a delicious cream puff. Thank you for the meal! ✿ฺ(๑´ڡ`๑)✿ฺ.

On the way back from Asahikawa with my family, my wife suddenly said, "Let's stop by a cake shop in Sapporo!" Wait, Sapporo? We have to get off the highway for that? Turns out my wife has no sense of geography and thinks Sapporo is right next to Asahikawa. Well, as usual, I went along with it. When I asked her the name of the shop, she had no idea. But she was confident that we would recognize it when we saw it. How can you be so sure? Anyway, we got off the highway at Takikawa, entered Sapporo, and my wife pointed and said, "There it is!" It was a small shop called "Iyoda" selling cakes and Japanese sweets. My wife's goal was the "Tanuki Cake" - a cute raccoon-shaped cake. I couldn't resist getting one too. We headed back to Sapporo after enjoying the cake. The cake was cute, but the sponge was more like a cupcake and lacked moisture. The buttercream filling had a nostalgic taste. Overall, it was a fun experience, even though my wife had no idea about the highway exits and entrances. She's a real airhead, just like a tanuki!

I found a sign for "Tiramisu Daifuku" while driving on Route 12 and stopped at a red light. Tiramisu and daifuku combined!? I was curious. The frozen Tiramisu Daifuku needs to thaw to reach the perfect softness, and finally it was time to eat. The coffee-flavored red bean paste without bitterness paired perfectly with the smooth cream cheese. I didn't look around the shop much, but I was intrigued by the panda cake. I think my child would be happy if I bought it for them.

When talking about sweets in Sunagawa, you can't miss out on the long-established confectionery shop "Iyoda" on the "Sunagawa Sweet Road," founded in 1897 (Meiji 37). Their famous confectionery "Kinutamochi" has been loved for many years. It has won prestigious awards such as the Honorary President's Award at the National Tourist Confectionery Exposition and the Gold Award at the 14th National Confectionery Grand Exposition. The ingredients are simple: sugar, rice flour, walnuts, and soy sauce. It has a chewy yet firm texture, with the fragrant aroma and texture of walnuts adding a nice touch. At 100 yen per piece, it's affordable and makes a great souvenir recommendation.

This is a shop located on the Sweets Road in Sunagawa. They have Tiramisu Daifuku displayed in the window. Masao, who has a sweet tooth, often goes to Sunagawa and always sees it. It caught his attention without him realizing it. It's a great idea for a foodie souvenir! The Tiramisu Daifuku is frozen. The outer layer is soft like Yukimi Daifuku, with a coffee-flavored cream cheese filling. It was delicious! A great find♪(´ε｀ ) Also, I bought some cheap fried snacks! They are nori salt flavored. Thank you for the meal! ( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ

My friend heard a rumor that the "karinto manju" here is delicious and got curious about it. It's a confectionery shop established in the Meiji era. The shop has a lot of samples and sweets on display. They also make custom cakes, with sample photos of the cakes they've made in the past. There are many character-themed sweets that kids love. I only bought the karinto manju this time. I also bought the same karinto manju at Nakaya to compare. Personally, I prefer the one from here. It's a matter of taste though. I also tried a purple shiso sweet, which was okay in the sample size, but I wonder how it would be in a full piece. They also sell bread, which looked delicious, but I was too full from Il Chielo to buy any. I regret not buying the bread now. I definitely want to buy some bread next time. The karinto manju was delicious. Thank you for the meal!