2024.12.04
A new fruit juice and sweet shop in Jiyugaoka, Tokyo, called Ichikabo, will be selling juices, parfaits and other products focusing on pears from 22 November (Fri) to 5 December (Thu), 2024.
General Leclerc is a pear with melting flesh and dripping juice. Aomori Prefecture is the leading producer of this brand in Japan, and the harvest season begins in late September and ends in early October.
Pears are harvested from the end of October to the end of November as they ripen to a delicate, smooth texture and mellow flavour.
Seasonal Ichikatsu is a special fresh juice made with plenty of pear pulp and blended to order on the spot. By using lots of fresh pears, the rich, original flavour of the fruit fills your mouth.
The Ichikatsu Parfait is an original two-layer parfait with special whipped cream and lots of fruit on top of the seasonal Ichikatsu. The softness of the whipped cream enhances the deliciousness of the fruit and the smooth pear flavour is a perfect match.
Furuka’ is a sweet treat that is the perfect combination of seasonal fruit, jelly and custard. You can enjoy different flavours as you eat.
FRUITS IN LIFE, a fruit juice bar and deli in Tokyo Midtown, will sell the Supreme Pear General Leclerc, also made with luxurious General Leclerc from Aomori Prefecture, from Friday 22 November 2024 to Thursday 5 December 2024.
[ Kimuraya (department store)]Snowman’ is available only during the Christmas period. Japanese Stollen, made with traditional sake-type dough and Japanese ingredients, is on sale again this year.
[Karinto Yushima Kagetsu] Karinto with the motif of the Chinese zodiac sign for 2024, “Tatsu (dragon)”, is now on sale.
A new form of gratitude to give new tea like a letter “New tea news”
Long-selling product for over 30 years Strawberry Zane from Sapporo’s pastry shop “Kinotoya” will be on sale for a limited time
Chasou Moritaen Namba Branch] Summer-only ‘Chafuftanoon Tea’ by reservation only.
Konekoneko Bread Launches First “Fresh Chocolate” Flavor “Nekoneko Bread: Fresh Chocolate” is Newly Launched
Nara
Countrywide
Kagawa
Kyoto
Countrywide
Aomori fruit not just apples: pear ‘General Leclerc’ on sale for two weeks only.
Tokyo
[Limited to 20 meals a day]Kyoto ‘Menjo Muraji’ launches a winter-only product, Sasaki Sake Brewery supervised ‘Savoury Fried Bean Curd and Sakekasu Ramen’.
Kyoto
The second ‘IMAMI’ shop specialising in sake and sake cups will open on 16 October (Wed) in Tokyu Plaza Ginza Lotte Duty Free Ginza.
Tokyo
[Japanese Tea Cafe Tongu Saryo] ‘Japanese tea terrine’ with the scent of Kinmokusai is available only during the season.
Shiga
Sweet potato drink from CHABAR, a new way to enjoy traditional tea
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Aomori fruit not just apples: pear ‘General Leclerc’ on sale for two weeks only.
2024.12.04
The Most Beautiful Museum in the World: Simose Art Museum Wins UNESCO’s Prestigious Versailles Prize!
2024.12.04
[ Kimuraya (department store)]Snowman’ is available only during the Christmas period. Japanese Stollen, made with traditional sake-type dough and Japanese ingredients, is on sale again this year.
2024.12.02
ZIPANGU Contemporary artists who have run through the Heisei era” Takashi Murakami x Sueo Mizuma dialogue: ‘Beyond the Theory of Artistic Entrepreneurship’ / Interview with Mr. Mizuma: ‘Rediscovering the Value of Japanese Culture by the Japanese People
2024.12.01
[Limited to 20 meals a day]Kyoto ‘Menjo Muraji’ launches a winter-only product, Sasaki Sake Brewery supervised ‘Savoury Fried Bean Curd and Sakekasu Ramen’.
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Nagasaki’s famous New Year 2025 New Year’s limited edition Kujuukushima zodiac crackers are on sale.
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Hiroshima
Art
Simose Art Museum, located in Otake City, Hiroshima Prefecture, has been awarded the prestigious Versailles Prize as the “Most Beautiful Museum in the World.”
The award ceremony took place on December 2 at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, marking a historic moment for the museum and Japanese architecture.
The Versailles Prize Website:https://www.prix-versailles.com/2024
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Food
December sees the arrival of a number of Christmas breads. The Snowman with his cute smiling face is a sweet loaf with two different flavours: pudding cream and chocolate cream. It is a heartwarming treat with flavours that both children and adults can enjoy.
Also back this year is the popular Japanese Stollen, which was a big hit last year. This is a special cake that can only be tasted at Kimuraya, using Japanese-inspired ingredients such as persimmons, figs and koshi-an (sweet bean paste). Please take this opportunity to try Kimuraya’s limited edition Christmas bread.
Hiroshima
Art
The Hiroshima Museum of Art is hosting the exhibition “ZIPANGU: Contemporary Artists Who Defined the Heisei Era” (November 2, 2024 – December 22, 2024). This showcase brings together works by some of the most prominent figures in Japan’s contemporary art scene, including Yayoi Kusama, Takashi Murakami, Makoto Aida, Yoshitomo Nara, Chiharu Shiota, Izumi Kato, Akira Yamaguchi, and Miwa Komatsu. The exhibition has already garnered significant attention, exceeding 10,000 visitors.
HYAKKEI covered the dialogue between contemporary artist Takashi Murakami and Sueo Mizuma, the curator of this exhibition, held at the RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima. We also conducted an exclusive interview with Mr. Mizuma.
The discussions centered on the aspirations behind the ZIPANGU exhibition and offered forward-looking insights, not only into Japan’s art world but also into the rediscovery of value within Japanese culture by its people.
Osaka
Food
Event
From 25 Oct (Fri) to 8 Dec (Sun), 2024, a pop-up shop for miffy café tokyo will be held in Umeda, Osaka.
Hiroshima
Travel
Culture
Two types of paper seals made exclusively for autumn, ‘Chrysanthemum and Tanzaku’ and ‘Autumn Leaves and Candles’, have been available since Monday 9 September at Daisho-in Temple on the World Heritage island of Miyajima. Quantities are limited and will run out as soon as they are gone.
Kyoto
Restaurant
Event
On selected days in September 2024, the wedding venue Kyoto Art Grace Wedding Hills will offer a ‘Hanari Otsukimi Afternoon Tea’, where guests can enjoy sweets and savouries inspired by the moon viewing on the fifteenth night of the month.
