Zenkashoin, a confectionery shop on Muromachi Street known for its paper-baked castella "Zen" castella, which is characterized by its rich yolk taste, is offering a limited edition of castella with an auspicious picture of a crane and turtle in preparation for Respect for the Aged Day. It's on sale. Castella is a masterpiece that is baked one by one by craftsmen using the golden ratio of unique flour and fresh eggs. The pattern on the castella includes the word ``Kaju'', which celebrates longevity, and the auspicious crane and turtle, which symbolize longevity, and each one is imprinted by hand by a craftsman with great care.

Product/[Respect for the Aged Day] Limited-edition castella large 2,160 yen, small 1,080 yen
Sales period/～2023September 11th (Mon), sales at the Muromachi Main Store from September 9th (Sat) to September 18th (Mon), 2023 *Limited quantity
Best before date/26 days including date of manufacture
Method of preservation/Avoid direct sunlight and store at room temperature
Delivery / Room temperature delivery
Others/Respect for the Aged Day limited hanging paper available

[TREEE'S KYOTO] is an organic matcha sweets brand created by SIN, a pastry chef with a top wine qualification and sommelier excellence. The botanical cookie tins are popular products that allow you to enjoy the unique flavors and bright colors of a variety of carefully selected single-origin teas such as Uji matcha, tencha, hojicha, and genmaicha. These gluten-free cookies are made with 100% rice flour and have a crispy, soft texture. The Tea Leaf Set, which is a set of two organic hojicha tea bags, is a special set only available at Leaf. It's sure to bring a smile to your face the moment you open the can.

Product/Botanical cookie can Tea Leaf Set 4,212 yen (8 types of cookies assorted 340g (including can), organic hojicha tea bags (2 pieces per bag))
Best before date/31 days from date of manufacture
Preservation method/Requires refrigeration
Delivery/Refrigerated delivery. Ships approximately 4-14 business days after order is placed

[Les Frères Mutou] is located in a residential area near Eizan Electric Railway Kino Station. Among the many products, the most popular cheesecakes, ``Kino Cheese'' and ``Yuki Cheese'', are made with carefully selected cream cheese from Hokkaido, and are a masterpiece that has a light texture but a rich, deep flavor. When the fragrant tart pastry and the exquisitely sweet smooth cheese come together in your mouth, it's a moment of bliss. In addition, the snow cheese, accented with the refreshing sourness of the strawberry confiture, offers a fresh texture that is a fusion of Japanese flavors. The good thing about it is that it's a stick type that you can hold with one hand, making it easy to eat.

Product/Set of 10 Kino Cheese and Yuki Cheese 2,160 yen
Expiration date: 10 days from manufacturing date
Preservation method/freezing required
Delivery/Frozen delivery. Ships approximately 4-14 business days after order is placed

[Wagashi Ikeda] was opened in 2014 by Jinsuke Ikeda, who trained at a Japanese sweets specialty store in Kyoto. They use seasonal fruits and other ingredients to create Japanese sweets that let you experience the four seasons with all five senses. Kyoto Kuzu Asobi, which looks cute like a popsicle, is one of them. This is a new type of creative Japanese sweet that can be chilled in the freezer for a sorbet-like taste, or thawed and enjoyed as a plump kudzu sweet. It has a refreshing taste, making it the perfect gift for this time of year when the summer heat is still harsh. Beni Haruka and chocolate taste are original flavors only available at Leaf KYOTO mall.

Product / Kyoto Kuzu Asobi 10-piece set Leaf original flavor 2,700 yen (1 bottle each of cider, white peach, unshu mandarin orange, blueberry, pineapple, mango, lychee, earl melon, Beniharuka, and chocolate)
Expiration date: 30 days from shipping date
Preservation method/freezing
Delivery/Frozen delivery. Ships approximately 4-14 business days after order is placed

Papa John's, a New York cheesecake specialty store that has been loved in Kyoto for about 30 years, released this year's frozen cheesecake sandwich for a limited time in the summer. The cinnamon flavor and slight saltiness of the graham crackers complement the sweetness of the creamy and rich cheesecake. If you let it sit in the freezer for a while, the cheesecake and crackers will come together and become even more delicious. How about a cool, slightly different gift for this hot summer? Available for mail order only at Leaf's online store.

Product / Frozen cheesecake sandwich 5 pieces (boxed) 2500 yen
Best before date/30 days from date of manufacture
Preservation method/freezing required
Delivery/Frozen delivery. Ships approximately 4-14 business days after order is placed