I bought 6 ohagi and kusamochi for home and for my friends. (#^^#)

I bought grass mochi and sakura mochi. They are not too sweet, which is nice.

I bought some mochi for New Year's. It's delicious because it's from Niigata.

I bought some Baibing and the staff was very friendly!

This shop, which has been selected as a famous product in the northern district, is known for its "Red Diamond". Although the prices are somewhat high, you can enjoy delicious Japanese sweets. Among them, the red bean paste was my favorite taste. It may be small, but it could be a good souvenir.

Two servings of Mizuyokan ===========

Red bean rice and agar jelly dessert.

I bought sakuramochi, dorayaki, and senbei. They were delicious. I buy them occasionally.

While exploring around Akabane Station, I stumbled upon a long-established Japanese confectionery shop. Peeking inside from the outside, I noticed they had delicious "tora-yaki" (tiger-shaped cakes) lined up in the showcase. I couldn't resist and decided to go inside. I ended up purchasing some tora-yaki and "Gubijin karayaki" (sweet buns with white bean paste, chestnut, and honey filling). The tora-yaki was tasty, but the Gubijin karayaki was also delightful with its filling that clings to your mouth, especially when enjoyed with black coffee. Highly recommended for a snack at work. Thank you for the delicious treats.

JR Akabane Station East Exit is about a 3-minute walk away, located along the railway tracks. It is located three doors down from the Mugi Shuzo Izakaya Nakaka-san. The shop has a showcase with various sweets that appear to be made of kneaded dough, and many gift items on display. I visited before noon and noticed that some product name plates had already been taken down, so they may sell out quickly. I purchased a sakuramochi (\150). It was handed to me in a thin paper bag, but unfortunately, it got squished. The kashiwamochi, about 7cm in size, could be eaten in just one bite. The sweet red bean paste filling was minimal, and the leaf had a slightly salty taste. It felt a bit overpriced. Perhaps I should have chosen the renowned "Red Diamond" instead.

【Reason for Visit】I stopped by to have breakfast before a training session.【Atmosphere】The store is located a 5-minute walk from the station. The store's name on the ceiling is a landmark for the exterior. Inside the store, there are over ten traditional Japanese sweets in the showcase, and it is a face-to-face sales setup.【Taste】● Ohagi (Tsuan) 150 yenIt is difficult to evaluate the quality of a store that sells pre-made traditional Japanese sweets, so I looked for something that doesn't have a long shelf life and purchased a standard item. The price is normal, but the size is small. Smaller than other items at the same price from other stores, it is about the size of two bites. The sweet bean paste on the surface is lightly sweetened and has a decent texture. The rice in the center has a sticky texture and is average. It's not bad, but it's not exceptionally delicious either...Rated 3.2 out of 5 points (average rating of 3 points)【Overall】The taste is average, but the cost performance is not the best.

Akabane Station East Exit is about a 2-3 minute walk away. This traditional Japanese confectionery shop was established in 1937. Outside the shop, there is a banner that reads "Akabane's Red Diamond Senbei". As I was pondering what to get inside the shop, I noticed a sign stating that Akabane's Red Diamond Senbei was selected as one of the top 30 famous products in Kita Ward, so I decided to try it. They offer three types of fillings: sweet bean paste, white bean paste, and red bean paste. I chose the red bean paste filling. The Akabane's Red Diamond Senbei (red bean paste) costs 140 yen. The red diamond shape on the senbei is made of red beans, perhaps? The senbei itself is hexagonal and bite-sized. The packaging has a very nostalgic Showa era feel to it. The red bean paste filling was slightly sweet.

This is a traditional Japanese confectionery shop in Akabane, founded in 1937, just a 2-minute walk from Akabane Station East Exit. I have always been curious about this shop as I used to pass by it on my way to Yoneyama. During my recent visit, I purchased the following 3 items: - Sakura Mochi (140 yen): A faintly scented sakura-colored mochi filled with plenty of sweet bean paste, surrounded by salty pickled sakura leaves. - Kusa Mochi (140 yen): A firm and thick mochi filled with chunky sweet bean paste, with a slightly stronger scent of mugwort would be nice. - Momotaro (160 yen): When cut vertically, it resembles a peach with plum paste inside. According to their website, the "Akabaneno Akai Daiya" red bean sandwich is their recommended product, so I plan to try that next time. Last visit: February 22, 2013.

Founded in the 12th year of the Showa era, I visited a long-established Japanese confectionery shop in Akabane known for its specialty items. Located just past the famous ramen shop "Yuhiya" after exiting the east exit of Akabane Station, the shop is easily recognizable by its red sign. I purchased the "Red Diamond" (white bean paste, coarse red bean paste, sweet red bean paste) for 135 yen each, as well as the reputed "Gubijin" for 230 yen. The naming of the Red Diamond may seem a bit straightforward as it uses the esteemed name of red beans, but apparently it has been selected as one of the top 30 famous products in Tokyo's Kita Ward. The packaging has a retro Showa era feel but is quite impactful. The Red Diamond consists of three types of azuki bean paste made from Tokachi-grown red beans, enclosed in a hexagonal bite-sized monaka. The taste is nothing particularly noteworthy, but it is easy to eat for a monaka. The Gubijin is said to be a revival of the "Mikasayama" confectionery that was made here in the Showa 30s. It features a thin dorayaki pastry filled with chestnut paste made from Kumamoto-grown chestnuts, with a good mouthfeel. It also has a honey-like flavor and a scent reminiscent of ningyo-yaki (a type of Japanese cake). Personally, I found it to be better than the Red Diamond. Perhaps I should have also bought the improved "Sekine" nikuman (meat bun) while I was there.

This is a gift I received. It's monaka from a long-established Japanese confectionery shop in Akabane. I got two bite-sized monaka, one with pink skin and white bean paste filling. There are also options with red bean paste and coarse bean paste. While the number of pieces in the box is fixed, you can choose the combination of fillings. I thought I knew quite a bit about Akabane around the station, but I had no idea about this. I believe such traditional Japanese sweets in Akabane are not well known. The bite-sized monaka, which could easily dry out your mouth, didn't bother me much. Above all, it was delicious! I also loved the cute design of the box. In Kita Ward, there are other famous sweets like dorayaki from Higashi-Jujo and tram monaka, so it would be nice if more people knew about them.