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The GOUTER de ROI French bread rusks are one of the souvenirs I highly recommend buying when traveling in Japan. After being baked, the golden French bread gives off a rich buttery and bready aroma. It looks simple, but the flavor is very distinctive.

The first thing you notice when you bite into one is the crisp texture, followed by the sweet blend of butter, sugar, and French bread. The rusks are thin and light, quickly melting in your mouth without being too greasy. The sweetness is also just right, making it hard to stop eating one after another.

I think their biggest appeal is the crisp texture and rich aroma without being overly sweet. Anyone who likes French bread or butter cookies will probably enjoy them. The elegant packaging also makes them a great gift and a very presentable souvenir from Japan.

Enjoying them with coffee or tea brings out the buttery aroma even more, and having a few at afternoon tea is especially satisfying. The next time I go to Japan, I'll definitely buy a few more boxes to keep and enjoy slowly!

GOUTER de ROI French baguette rusks are crispy with a light buttery aroma. The slices are sprinkled with a little sugar, giving them a crisp bite, followed by a slowly unfolding buttery fragrance. They're sweet without being too rich and so addictive. I happened to get the limited-edition Christmas packaging before, which included many classic treats. It was very satisfying to sample several flavors at once.

Besides the classic packaging, there are also cute square tins available. They've previously released Sanrio and Mickey Mouse collaborations, with beautifully designed tins that are worth collecting. After finishing the cookies, you can use the tin to store small items〜

I heard that even the Japanese Emperor tried these and loved them, so I had to buy some myself. Turns out, a lot of people were buying them too! I got the signature flavor—the rich buttery aroma with sugar on top is amazing. Perfect with tea. Highly recommended!