Beautiful treat of Japan,"Fukiyose"

Special TOKYO treat for you

If you ever have the opportunity to visit Tokyo ...　

Business trip? vacation? Welcome to Japan!

I am writing this article to let you know about the wonderful treat that Japan has to offer.

Beautiful "Fukiyose"

Pics of Fukiyose :)

The name of this colorful cracker is "Fukiyose“. The brown part is cookies and the colorful part is sugar candy. The cookies are small, about 0.5 inches each, and can be eaten without getting bored.

They are made by a long-established confectionery called Kikunoya in Ginza, so I used to buy these souvenirs whenever I went to the countryside in Japan, and everyone was always happy to see them!

You can find a brief explanation in English at the official website here.

Where can I buy it?

There are three places where you can buy "Fukiyose". Ginza, Tokyo Station, and Shibuya.

• Kikunoya Ginza main store(Headquarters Ginza Azuma Building)

  • https://goo.gl/maps/YHp5LJraY5YphBMo8

  • 9：30〜18：00(Sat., Sun. & Public Holidays:　9：30～17：30)

• Tokyo Station, TOKYO GIFT PALETTE

  • https://goo.gl/maps/t2fdwsmfJCshAmhW6

  • 9：30～20：30(Sat., Sun. & Public Holidays: 9：00～)

  • 1^stfloor,storeNo.16 of Green area in the map.

• Shibuya Hikarie ShinQs Toyoko Norengai　B2floor

  • https://goo.gl/maps/3nCmSFbds81P3fPy7

  • 11：00～21：00

Which kind is recommended?

They are all beautiful, but the meaning behind each candy is different. Buy the one you like. When I lived in Japan, I used to give my parents "special selections" as gifts.

• Special selection 

• A product with an emphasis on Japaneseness, including a Japanese motif such as Mt.Fuji.

• Medium size

  • 1.3lbs

  • 8.9inch*8.9inch*2.2inch

  • 4,104 yen (tax included)

• Small size:

  • 0.8lbs

  • 7.2inch*7.2inch*2.2inch

  • 3,024 yen (tax included)

Pics of Special selection(small)

• Kotohogu

  • A product with a celebratory meaning. The motifs are based on things that are considered lucky in Japan, such as red Fuji, sea bream, and pine, bamboo, and plum blossoms. It is used to celebrate life milestones, reward hard work, or express gratitude.
  • 0.4lbs
  • 6.3inch*6.3inch*4.2inch
  • 2,808 yen (tax included)

• Blue and red round cans

  • The most basic product.

  • 0.4lbs

  • 6.3inch*6.3inch*4.2inch

  • 1,296 yen (tax included))

Pics of Blue cans :)

• Seasonal products

  • Special products sold four times a year. For example, spring is "Cherry Blossom ".

  • 0.4lbs
  • 6.3inch*6.3inch*4.2inch
  • 2,484 yen (tax included)

    

    Pics of Spring products "cherry blossoms"

What if I am going outside of Tokyo?

You can also order online from the hotel where you will be staying.
Unfortunately, there have been cases of resale at higher prices on unofficial Internet sites, which has become a problem.

And the official online sales site is not accessible from outside of Japan, so you will need to order after entering Japan. However, since many sites are out of stock due to popularity, it is up to luck whether you can buy online or not.

I want some too!

Even after coming to the U.S., I often think back to "Fukiyose".

If you come across this treat in Japan, I strongly recommend you to buy it!!!

They won't disappoint you, both in beauty and taste :)