This is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop in Imadegawa! Despite its high-class image, the prices are quite reasonable - 350 yen for 5 pieces of confections. The Kinzuba is not the typical square shape, but round, making it look cute like it was hand-pressed. It's nice to have bite-sized pieces with plenty of nuts and chestnuts that seem good for your health. The taste is simple and delicious without any fancy tricks, which I personally found enjoyable. It may not be extremely delicious, but it has a comforting taste that is likely to appeal to many people and seems good for your health. I would definitely want to try it again if I have the chance!

The chestnut and sesame flavors in this Kin-Tsuba are perfectly balanced, creating a harmonious blend with the sweet bean paste. Each flavor stands out without overpowering the others, resulting in a delicious harmony. When warmed up, these round treats are even more delicious. It's interesting how you might not realize it's Kin-Tsuba until someone mentions it, showing the variety in traditional Japanese sweets.

The round golden crust is very tasty, and the one with fillings seems recommended, but I feel like I don't need to go for such a fancy option. Even though I haven't tried it, the plain one is really comforting and has a solid taste, so I'm very satisfied. It seems like a factory, and they seem busy so the customer service might be a bit slow... but overall, it's good.

The gold dorayaki is often thought of as square-shaped, but the ones at this shop are round with a homemade feel. The red bean paste is not too sweet and has a strong red bean flavor. It must be made using traditional methods and recipes that have remained unchanged over the years.

My elderly father, who lives in Hokkaido, loves kin-tsuba. His favorite is the good sue from Nishitanido. I think he probably came across it at an event or something held in Hokkaido, but I wanted to show a little bit of filial piety to my father, so I have been contacting Nishitanido through their website and having them send it to us several times. The staff at the store are very polite and provide wonderful service. I always purchase over 5000 yen to get free shipping, which is convenient. The kin-tsuba from Nishitanido has a good shelf life, so it's very helpful! I haven't actually tried it myself, but my father, who loves kin-tsuba, highly recommends Nishitanido! Thanks to Nishitanido, I have been able to show filial piety to my father. I should send some to him soon!

The portion sizes are bite-sized.

The "kintsuba" I usually eat is square, so it took me some time to understand that the round, flat ones lined up were also kintsuba. The kintsuba here is called "Good Sue." It is a Kyoto-style creative and unique kintsuba made with a thin skin of wheat and yam, wrapped around sweet bean paste and topped with various toppings such as gold sesame, matcha, black beans, black sesame, walnuts, pecans, and chestnuts. There is even one with rum raisins. I tried the sweet potato, matcha, and Tanba black bean flavors. The toppings are generously placed, and the harmony between the bean paste, skin, and toppings is excellent. The skin is chewy thanks to the yam, and very delicious. I would like to try other flavors like rum raisin in the future.

In November 2014, I received another gift. The taste is the same, but the appearance is slightly different. I compared it to the one I received in August 2013. Although I didn't notice it when eating alone, it seems that the homemade nature of the dish is evident in the amount of ingredients and the cooking process, showing the unique touch of the creator. In August 2012, I received another "goodsue". It has various ingredients such as white sesame, black sesame, chestnut, walnut, pine nuts, matcha, and pecans. Each piece is about the size of a thumb and index finger making a circle. Oh, this is really GOOD. In August 2010, I received a souvenir from a friend who went to Kyoto. Whenever they go to Kyoto, they always stop by this traditional Japanese confectionery shop before heading back. It is a simple-tasting Kyoto-style unique "goodsue". "Goo" seems to represent GOOD and a variety of ingredients.

In the Ueno area, there is a traditional Japanese confectionery shop called "Nishitani-do" that sells various sweets such as yokan, kintsuba, zenzai, shiruko, amanatto, and mizu yokan. Their yokan comes in different flavors like chestnut, adzuki bean, matcha, and sweet potato, with seasonal options like mugwort, cherry leaf, and Tamba black beans. I purchased the kintsuba with five different fillings: matcha, walnut, pecan nuts, black sesame, and chestnut. The filling made with Tamba adzuki beans is delicious, and each flavor provides a unique and enjoyable experience. They also offer kintsuba with gold sesame and pine nuts. Personally, I found the matcha flavor to be rich and delicious. The walnut and pecan nuts added a crunchy texture and a delightful taste.

My partner bought the "Super Dosei Kuzunaka Akane Water" at Tobu Ikebukuro. It seems to be a water yokan made with arrowroot. We chilled it in the fridge before eating. The package says, "A rich-flavored strained bean paste with an ultra-soft silky texture and a super light aftertaste." It had a smooth and slippery texture, with a mild sweetness and a gentle mouthfeel. Despite it being October, it was a bit warm that day, so it was a perfect Japanese sweet for an afternoon snack. The ingredients include sugar, azuki beans, arrowroot, salt, and water candy, among others. It is vacuum-packed and has a shelf life of about 6 months. Upon researching online, I found out that this shop specializes in Kyoto confectionery. I would love to visit the shop someday and try their fresh sweets as well.

I bought "good sues" as a souvenir for my family when I visited the Isetan department store in Kyoto. It was difficult to find something unique to Kyoto as many department stores nowadays do not sell traditional Kyoto items. In the end, I decided on "good sues," which is a variation of kintsu-ba with added nuts. It was not a bold flavor, which was a relief. I tried a couple of pieces myself and thankfully my family seemed to enjoy it.

This is a single-layered water yokan. It has two layers - a clear agar jelly on top and a dense water yokan on the bottom. It is very refreshing with a clean sweetness. When sliced, it is quite enjoyable. The name "Tsururin Super Dose" is quite impactful, and the aluminum foil lid has a butterfly picture on it. A pun, perhaps?

I purchased a box of bite-sized Kin-Tsuba at the Kyoto products exhibition held at Usui Department Store. It contained five different flavors including pecan nuts, chestnuts, and walnuts. I had only ever tried the traditional Kin-Tsuba made with red beans, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Personally, I think I prefer the square-shaped Kin-Tsuba.

I visited the "Daikyoto Exhibition" at Sendai Mitsukoshi. I stopped by the store in the underground passage of the main building and the Tezukuri-dori building. I wanted to buy the cream puffs from "Juvansel," but they were sold out (lol). So, I bought the Kin Tsuba here instead. It is topped with plenty of chestnuts, walnuts, and almonds. It's a new twist on Kin Tsuba, and it's really delicious. The price is also cheap.

Last month's last review of the "Koriyama City Tour"!! The last thing I found at the traditional department store "Usui Department Store" in Koriyama City was the "Good Sue" from "Nishitani-do" for ¥500 + tax ♫ This "Good Sue" is a small size (4cm diameter) assortment of "kintsuba" where you can enjoy various flavors, and it looks very cute, so it was love at first sight ♡ "Nishitani-do" is a traditional Japanese confectionery shop on the tourist mecca "Shinkyogoku Street" for school trip students, and it has a long history, founded in Meiji 25. One of the popular products of "Nishitani-do" is this "Good Sue", which is a bit of an interesting product with nutritious ingredients placed on top of kintsuba made from domestically produced adzuki beans and yam, beautifully decorated with white sesame, black sesame, walnuts, chestnuts, pecans, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, etc. This is definitely a souvenir that will be appreciated (*'-')b OK! I especially liked the "Pistachio & Pumpkin Seed"! The green color is very eye-catching, and the texture is enjoyable ♫ The "chestnut" and "walnut" give a strong sense of Japanese taste, and they are delicious to eat as they are! And what was written in the instruction manual in the box was to microwave it! I tried the sesame one this time, and it was hot and had a chewy texture, allowing you to enjoy a different kind of deliciousness ♫ Although there are only 9 pieces in a small size, it gives a sense of satisfaction ( •̀∀•́ )b The packaging with the dancing maiko is also cute, so it seems like it would be liked by people from other countries too!! The price is also reasonable, so it was definitely a great buy ♡

I stayed at my parents' house in June 2018 and on my way back, I rummaged through the refrigerator. I found some chestnut sweet red bean soup and checked the expiration date - it was still good. I reheated it and enjoyed it warm. The sweet red bean soup was delicious with small chestnuts and about 5 red beans. I will go organize the refrigerator again. Thank you for the meal, Mom!