For foreign tourists visiting Japan, experiencing Japanese culture and food is one of the great pleasures of traveling. How about taking home some of your memories from Japan as a souvenir?

Isetan, a department store in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has a wide selection of memorable souvenirs. This time, we have carefully selected "TEMIYAGE sweets" that are a fusion of Japanese tradition and modern technology. TEMIYAGE means souvenir, a small gift.

It is attractive for its beautiful appearance and taste that makes use of ingredients from Japan's four seasons. Please enjoy the sweets that are perfect as a gift for your loved ones or as a lingering aftertaste after returning home.

Natural ingredients and traditional flavors brought to you by a long-established Japanese confectionery store that has been in business for 153 years.

〈Taneya〉「Taneya Namafuku Dorayaki」 432 yen

Established in 1872, Taneya is a long-established Japanese confectionery store in Omi that carries Japanese sweets for every season. Taneya's main focus is on the “red bean paste'' that is carefully made using azuki beans grown on a contracted farm in the Tokachi region of Hokkaido, known as the “red diamond'' of Tokachi.

「Taneya Namafuku Dorayaki」 is a fluffy dough sandwiched with juicy and lightly sweetened red bean paste, mochi made from domestic ingredients, and plenty of fresh cream. This dorayaki is exclusive to the Isetan Shinjuku store and is made one by one in front of the customer's eyes.

Assortment of shrimp rice crackers made with craftsmanship.

<Keishindo>Shrimp rice crackers 「Ebi Zukushi」 3,780 yen

<Keishindo> is a shrimp confectionery shop founded in 1866 and headquartered in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. Among the assortment of signature products, the one that stands out is the 「Shrimp rice crackers」. I want to make sweets where you can eat whole shrimp! This idea was born from this idea, and after much trial and error, the fresh tiger prawns are flown in, and the craftsmen immediately prepare and grill them. Furthermore, even though times have changed, “Uzumaki（spiral）” has inherited the traditional manufacturing method, and it takes two weeks to complete, with a lot of time and effort put into it. Please pick up the wholesome assortment from <Keishindo> and enjoy the special shrimp rice crackers.

Fukusaya's Nagasaki castella has an authentic taste with tradition and heart.

<Fukusaya> 「Fukusaya Cube」 324 yen

Founded in 1624, Fukusaya has inherited the manufacturing method of Nagasaki castella from generation to generation and continues to uphold this tradition to this day. Castella, which was born in Nagasaki, was born at the intersection of Eastern and Western cultures, but Fukusaya has added its own originality and ingenuity to the old handmade method, preserving its taste over time. The granulated sugar that remains at the bottom, which is a characteristic of Nagasaki castella, is worn away during stirring. Please enjoy the unique taste of handmade products made by skilled craftsmen.

Special baked confectionery "Sable Sand" made with ÉCHIRÉ butter

<ÉCHIRÉ PÂTISSERIE AU BEURRE> 「Sable Sand」 368 yen each

ÉCHIRÉ butter is a fermented butter produced in the village of Échiré in midwestern France that has a creamy texture and a rich aroma. It is made by lactic acid fermentation of cream and has a light sour taste similar to yogurt and a high aroma. The special baked confectionery "Sable Sand" is made with cream made with plenty of A.O.P. certified fermented butter "Échiré" from France, sandwiched between moist Sable sandwiches. It has a milky, rich flavor that melts on your tongue. The Japan-only "Sable Sand" is available in four types: Beurre, Pistache, Rhum Raisin, and Noisette.

The new appeal of “Basque cheesecake” brought to Japan by GAZTA

<GAZTA> 「Basque cheesecake」 5,201 yen

GAZTA launched “Basque Cheesecake” in Japan in 2018. This cheesecake has a special manufacturing method inherited from La Viña, a bar in San Sebastián, Spain, and has a unique new taste that is neither baked not soufflé and not rare cheesecake. Its charm has sparked a major movement in the Japanese sweets industry, and it is loved by many customers. The name GAZTA means "cheese" in Basque, and this cheesecake baked with a pleasant and soft taste will bring you a new sweets experience.

A special Langue de Chat with a “HANAMIZUKI（dogwood）” motif presented by YOKU MOKU

<YOKU MOKU> 「Fleur Fleur」 1,944 yen

YOKU MOKU offers a special assortment of its proud Langue de Chats with a “HANAMIZUKI（dogwood）” motif. It is a carefully hand-baked confectionery with a gorgeous design that looks like a blooming flower, and a crispy texture that gives you the aroma of baking. This product is packaged in a blue can with colorful flower petals, giving it a cute and handmade feel. As a limited-edition item at Isetan Shinjuku store and Nihombashi Mitsukoshi main store, it is perfect for special moments.

Special sweets made with seasonal Japanese fruits presented by POMOLOGY

＜POMOLOGY＞「Strawberry POMOLOGY」 994 yen

POMOLOGY makes cakes using carefully selected seasonal Japanese fruits and baked goods that let you enjoy the possibilities of fruit. “POMOLOGY”, a shortcake that is a miniature version of a whole cake, is perfect for small celebrations 365 days a year. Since the fruit is the main ingredient, the cream is less sweet, and you can enjoy the moist and light texture of a chiffon cake. The main fruit changes depending on the season, so you can enjoy each flavor.

【Shop Information】

Isetan Shinjuku

Isetan Shinjuku Store, the top-selling department store in Japan, welcomes domestic and international customers with its high level of hospitality and highly sensitive product lineup, and attracts approximately 25 million visitors a year.

Business hours: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

“Eat Paradise” restaurant on the 7th floor of the main building

Business hours: 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Address: 3-14-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022

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