On February 22, 2023 (Wednesday), I had a special event to attend in Tokyo, so I decided to make a day trip to the city. I took the Shinkansen from Nagoya to Shinagawa. Although it was sunny in Nagoya, I couldn't see Mount Fuji due to the clouds. I arrived in Shibuya a little after 4 pm. Shibuya Station has been under construction for several years, and it was a bit difficult to navigate through the changes. The first place I visited was Shibuya Hikarie, which has been completely renovated since my last visit in 2012. I went to a bakery called "BISCUITERIE BRETONNE" on the 2nd basement floor to buy some delicious baked goods. Unfortunately, the items I was looking forward to were already sold out, so I ended up buying some canelés, financiers, and madeleines along with a cookie assortment tin. The packaging was so cute, and I was relieved that the staff packed them neatly in a box for me to carry to the event venue. I enjoyed the baked goods with my favorite TWG tea over the next few days. The rich buttery aroma was delightful, and my family loved them too. It was a happy encounter with delicious baked goods after a long time. I hope "BISCUITERIE BRETONNE" will open a store in Nagoya too. Thank you for the wonderful treats.

I stopped by while in Shibuya because I had been curious for a while. Everything looked delicious, but I chose the classic and seasonal limited edition items. I also got a cute cookie tin. Weekend Financier, Marron et Chocolat, Cannele, Breton Cookie Assortment (tin), Breton Anniversary Original Bag Set (baked goods, tea) had a cute bag, but I have a lot of similar sub bags, so I passed on it this time.

I always noticed the long line and decided to purchase some autumn products. I was attracted to the financiers, but ultimately went for the luxurious chestnut products. - Gâteau Nanterre's popular No.2 Maron Chocolat: A seasonal limited edition until October. The rich chocolate dough is made with fermented butter! Topped with chestnut cream and Italian chestnut glace with a hint of liquor. Is it a baked good? No, it's a cake...! The moist dough is incredibly delicious. Price: ¥432 tax included. - Galette with Japanese chestnuts: A crispy galette made with fermented butter and rum, filled with creamy chestnut paste. Crispy and creamy. A delicious and luxurious chestnut galette! Price: ¥476. Highly recommended for butter lovers, it was a heavenly chestnut feast! Thank you for the meal!

When I went to Shibuya with him, I visited for the first time. Both of us bought freshly baked financiers, and the next day, he ate his as is while I reheated mine, but we both enjoyed them. After that, I purchased the Petit Paquet seasonal sunflower financier for myself and a friend. When giving food to others, I always buy the same item and check the condition and contents on the day of giving, so I decided to keep it for myself. I didn't think much and just ate the financiers, citron miel, and madeleines in that order, but the madeleine had the most simple taste, so I thought it might have been better to eat them in the order of madeleine, financier, and citron miel based on intensity of flavor. However, they were all delicious, had cute packaging, and were reasonably priced, so I thought they were good for personal use or as gifts for others. Personally, I preferred the freshly baked financiers. Also, I later realized that there was something called "kinyaman," which I think is probably what is commonly referred to as "kouign-amann." I missed it because I only checked for what I was looking for and was waiting in line that day, so I was disappointed to have overlooked my favorite kouign-amann, but I will make sure to buy it next time. By the way, individual paper bags were provided for free.

Exploring Hikarie. Compared to other shops, it is affordable and the atmosphere is bright and inviting. From the surrounding shops, it may not seem very promising due to the reasonable prices, but the food exceeded expectations. The baked goods with chocolate topping go beyond the usual category of pastries and are more like cakes. The surprise is that they are priced so reasonably! I received a notice of a price increase the month after I purchased, but I hope this shop continues to thrive.

There is a shop located on the B2F of Shibuya Hikarie, with one store in Osaka and three stores in Tokyo. They offer a variety of baked goods and it's a cute little shop. This time, I bought Financier and Lemon & Tea Pound Cake. When I went at night, the Financier was almost sold out. They always sell out Madelines and Canneles at night, as it's a popular shop. I was happy that I could choose where to slice the Pound Cake when purchasing. Both items had a shelf life of 3 days, so I took them home and warmed them up a bit. They also provide instructions on how to warm them up and give you a free paper bag for carrying. The Financier had a slightly crispy texture on the outside and was soft and moist in the middle, with just the right amount of sweetness - very delicious! I have given them as gifts to friends before, and they make perfect presents. The prices are also reasonable. The Pound Cake was stored in a way that the sugar on top didn't melt. The cake was dense, moist, and delicious. The flavors of lemon and tea were prominent and tasted great even when chilled. They have a wide variety of options and seasonal limited edition items as well! I definitely want to go back and buy more.