Gift-giving culture is extremely important in Japan, and one of my coworkers chose elegant treats from The Peninsula Tokyo as a souvenir. The fruit loaf cake has a dense, moist texture and is made with carefully selected, high-quality dried fruit, giving it a rich, refined fruit flavor. The generous size makes it especially suitable for slicing and sharing with coworkers, friends, and family. It's an easy way to enjoy something together while also appreciating the giver's taste and heartfelt thoughtfulness.
The Peninsula Boutique & Café | Review by Linda Liao
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Karuizawa French Bakery
Founded in 1951, Karuizawa French Bakery is a long-established bakery that has been cherished by locals and visitors alike. Located on Old Karuizawa Ginza Street, the shop is always bustling with vacation home residents and tourists. It is also famous for being a favorite of John Lennon, who frequently visited during his stays in Karuizawa.
造訪輕井澤，絕對不能錯過充滿歷史韻味的「French Bakery（法國麵包店）」。這家老字號麵包店因曾深受披頭四成員約翰·藍儂喜愛而聞名，店內至今仍掛著他的珍貴照片。
店內的靈魂招牌首推「法國麵包（Monovale）」，外皮香脆有嚼勁，內部質地紮實且富含小麥清香，越咀嚼越能品嚐出單純的麵香。此外，香濃的蘋果派與奶油可頌也極受歡迎。買上一份現烤麵包與熱咖啡在舊輕井澤銀座通享用，是最道地也最悠閒的輕井澤日常。
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Asakusa Chochin Monaka
This Monaka specialty shop is located on Nakamise Street, bustling with people as the main approach to Senso-ji Temple. The shop's look, which mirrors the lantern (Chochin) of Kaminarimon Gate, known as a symbol of Asakusa, has a nostalgic atmosphere that evokes a sense of downtown charm.
When visiting Senso-ji Temple, as you make your way along the lively Nakamise Street, be sure to try this popular monaka specialty shop with lines out the door! Each order is freshly made, with thin, crisp, fragrant rice wafers filled with rich ice cream, Hokkaido red beans, and other generous fillings. The crunchy, aromatic rice wafers pair beautifully with the cold, creamy filling, creating layers of texture. It’s one of Asakusa’s most iconic sweets to enjoy while strolling around.
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Glicopia East
To promote children’s health, Glico, a prominent food maker in Japan, produces and sells nutritious snacks. Pretz and Pocky are popular and most Japanese know them. 55,000 boxes of Pretz and 70,000 boxes of Pocky are made each day at Glicopia East factory.
Pocky and Pretz, made by Ezaki Glico, are among Japan’s most iconic snacks! This classic cookie snack was created in 1966. During its development, a small section of the biscuit stick was intentionally left uncoated with chocolate to keep customers’ fingers clean while eating it. This thoughtful design became its signature feature worldwide, and even the name comes from “Pokkin,” the sound of biting into it.
At the Glico factory tour, you can see firsthand how the automated production lines manufacture and transport the products, and you can also try a DIY activity where you make your own giant Pocky. The facility displays classic packaging and limited-edition advertisements from over the years, while the shop offers a wide variety of regional flavors. It’s definitely a must-visit spot that combines delicious treats with fun!
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