Sugar Butter Sand Tree is a very popular Japanese souvenir cookie. The outer cookie is made with seven kinds of grains and oats, with a rich white chocolate filling in the middle. It's crisp on the outside and smooth inside, blending the aroma of grains with the sweetness of butter. My friends and family all really like it.
Besides the original, it's also popular to buy a cheaper alternative at 7-Eleven. After comparing the two, I found them quite similar in texture and flavor. The alternative is just as tasty and more affordable too.
Sugar Butter Sand Tree also occasionally releases seasonal packaging or limited-edition flavors. If you're flying in or out of Haneda Airport, keep an eye out for airport-exclusive products and pick up a box to enjoy at home〜
Sugar Butter Sand Tree | Review by Linda Liao
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GINZA SIX
GINZA SIX is a luxurious building with a commanding presence, even amidst the high-end brands lining Ginza's central street. It opened in 2017 as the largest commercial facility in the Ginza district, redeveloping the area including the former site of the Matsuzakaya Ginza store in Ginza 6-chome.
As expected of an upscale Ginza department store, it brings together many of the trendiest high-end sweets. There was so much to see that every floor felt like a refined dessert exhibition. I saw many well-dressed Japanese women lining up to buy GIN NO MORI's dreamy French-style cookies in a tin, and in the end, I couldn't resist pulling out my wallet.
Opening the tin was such a delightful surprise. It was filled with all kinds of delicate, adorable handmade cookies, each with a different shape and flavor. Savoring them slowly revealed their unique layers of flavor.
As I kept browsing, I even discovered that Taiwan's SunnyHills had opened a location here!
Unexpectedly coming across a familiar Taiwanese brand in an upscale department store abroad made me feel strangely moved and proud. I hope SunnyHills can thrive in Japan for many years to come and introduce more people to the wonderful flavors of Taiwan. -
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Rokkatei Flagship Store
Rokkatei is loved as a staple brand for Hokkaido souvenirs. They offer a wide variety of sweets, such as Marusei Butter Sandwiches, Strawberry Chocolates.
On this trip to Hakodate, I made a special visit to the Goryokaku location and enjoyed some delicious treats in the store. I finally got to try the butter ice cream sandwich cookie I’d been craving! The crisp cookies were filled with rich, smooth butter ice cream and moist, sweet rum raisins. Enjoyed with coffee, every bite was pure happiness.
We happened to visit during the Christmas season, and the café chairs were decorated with cute Santa hat covers, which felt very festive. We spent that morning slowly enjoying desserts and coffee, savoring a little happiness during winter in Hakodate. -
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Black Thunder
This chocolate snack is very popular for its affordable price of 40 yen and deliciousness. Cocoa cookie and plain biscuit are coated with chocolate. You can taste the light bitterness of a cocoa cookie matched with the sweetness of chocolate. Crunchy texture and the volume which can fill your stomach lightly pleases you.
Black Thunder chocolate, which took Taiwan by storm when I was a kid, remains a timeless souvenir choice. The individually wrapped pieces are easy to share. On a busy afternoon, make a cup of hot tea and enjoy it with some crunchy, sweet Black Thunder chocolate. That simple sweetness can bring a little moment of comfort〜
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