Himitsu Do

I went to the shaved ice shop Himitsu Do in Yanaka.

For their shaved ice, they use the traditional Japanese ice chipper.
The ice shaved by this machine has a very soft and fluffy texture.

Their shaved ice flavors vary depending on the season.
This shaved ice shop is open all year round, not just in the summer,
creating unique shaved ice by making sauce from fruits that are in season.

They have Orange Yogurt and Powdered Soy Bean Cherry flavors, and the one I ate was Melon flavored.
Try any of the fresh fruit flavors, they are very delicious.

Himitsu Do – ひみつ堂 (Japanese)
Himitsu Do (Tabelog) – ひみつ堂（食べログ） (Japanese)

animal donuts by floresta nature doughnuts

floresta nature doughnuts is getting popular chain-stores, their donuts are always fresh and handmade in every shop.
Recently one of the branch shop starts animal-faced donuts, and the cuties became famous. Now some branch shops follow that.

One day I found animal-faced donuts at my nearest shop finally! Their colors came from all natural ingredients, and ears were made by almond or chocolate candies.
I love them, so kawaii and good!

floresta nature doughnuts
floresta mama blog (blog of the branch shop’s owner who started animal-faced donuts first)

Senbikiya mango parfait

I had a break at Harajuku Senbikiya.
Senbikiya is a long-established “fruit parlor”, I had Hong Kong style mango parfait.
Chinese mesona gelly and sweet tofu-like almond-flavored milk pudding were matched to sweet mango!

Kyobashi Senbikiya (Japanese)

Honey Cube

I’m cat lover (I think you know) and honey lover, I couldn’t stop myself to get this small candy box!
Cute cats’ photos by Mitsuaki Iwago, famous and my favorite wildlife photographer. He’s “working with” a lot of wild animals and our friends – cats and dogs.

Of course candies are high quality, delicious and good for throat too. Made of 100% Italian honey.

QBG
Honey Cube Cat (all)
Digital Iwago

thick pancake at Hoshino Coffee

Nowadays, pancakes are attracting attention in Japan, not just on a coffee shop’s “one of them” menu.
Recently Hoshino Coffee is getting famous because of their souffle pancake.

It takes 20 min. to bake. After waiting some time, hot and fluffy pancake appears. Yes it’s not ordinary pancake.
Please try it if you have a chance!

Hoshino Coffee (Japanese)

Tokyo Skytree(R) long roll

My friend has just visited to ‘Tokyo Skytree(R)’ in Sumida-ku, Tokyo.
The Tokyo Skytree(R) is the world’s tallest, freestanding, broadcasting tower in which was just opened on May 22nd, 2012. It is 634 meters (2080ft) high.

Also, a giant commercial facility, Tokyo-solamachi was just opened at the same time with Tokyo Skytree(R).
There are a lot of shops and restaurants there. We are able to have some fun time all day long.

However, my friend bought a small present for me that was ‘Tokyo Skytree(R) long roll’.
The length of the long roll is made 1/1000 size of Tokyo Skytree(R).
It is a very fun confectionery for gifts.
I want to visit there after a while because it is very crowded now.

Tokyo Skytree – 東京スカイツリー
Tokyo Skytree - Wikipedia
Tokyo Soramachi

Macaron Licca

Licca-chan was appointed Ambassador to Macaron Day! Look at her beautiful dress made with faux macaron Ispahan(Pierre Herme’s famous flavor)!!
This year, Macaron Day is 21th June. This is a charity event for incurable diseased children.

Licca-chan loves making sweets, and she is the eternal idol for children, parents and all grown-ups.

You can call her from Pierre Herme Aoyama when you raise funds, she will talk about what is   Macaron Day.

Pierre Herme Paris (Japanese)
Licca – Takara Tomy (Japanese)

Walnut cookies from SEIKOUTEI

I received chocolate walnut cookies from SEIKOUTEI from a friend.

In addition to the cute illustration of a squirrel on the box there was a message written, leaving me in such a happy mood.

The cookies inside contained walnuts and were covered in white sugar, making them very crunch and delicious.

SEIKOUTEI 西光亭 (Japanese)