Chikushido

In the front showcase, dorayaki immediately catches the eye with its even, well-tailored browning and gentle pancake aroma. The soft, fluffy sponge encases a lightly sweetened bean filling, finishing with a delicate, clean sweetness that lingers pleasantly. Beyond the standard red azuki bean paste, the counter sometimes features matcha or an autumn-exclusive white bean paste studded with chestnut, making a side-by-side tasting part of the fun.

The assortment of unbaked wagashi shifts along with the seasons. Towards early spring, the kashiwa mochi stands out for the satisfying chew of its rice cake, encasing either restrained red bean paste or fragrant sweet miso paste. Chewy, gluten-wrapped fu manju, lightly sweet cups of chilled mizu-yokan, and savory-sweet mitarashi dango with nicely charred edges celebrate the everyday pleasures of mochi and anko.

Delicate offerings also include crisp monaka wafers filled with a choice of chestnut or gyuhi mochi, alongside brightly colored nerikiri confections and sturdier baked snacks such as the crisp-textured Nerima sablé. Fresh confections can be purchased from as few as 1 piece, and contactless mobile options such as PayPay and Rakuten Pay make stopping in easy whether picking up an afternoon treat or choosing a gift.