Located in the basement of Takashimaya, this store offers limited edition Japanese sweets from various regions depending on the season. One of my favorites is the "Tsuki Yomimichi" chestnut steamed yokan from Matsubaya in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. This yokan is light and contains large chestnuts. I used to buy it at Komatsu Airport, but now it's also available at Amigasaki Interchange. About 10 years ago, I visited the main store of Matsubaya and was surprised to see a thank you letter from the famous John Lennon and Yoko Ono, who had received this product as a gift. It's truly an amazing product.

While walking through the basement floor of the Takashimaya department store in Kyoto, I came across Murakami Kaishindo's Russian Cake, which is one of the selected famous confectioneries. It is only available on Sundays here. Since I have never been to the main store, I decided to buy it here. I used a department store gift card for payment, which was a good deal. When I got home, I tried the cake. There were various flavors available. It was softer and had a simple taste than I expected. I would like to try various other items at the main store in the future.

At the Takashimaya department store basement in Shijo, Kyoto, there is a shop called Meigashi Hyakusen. They have a variety of famous sweets available, which is very convenient. I bought my favorite Demachi Futaba's Meidai Mochi for ¥440 (tax included) and Mitamaya's Kuromitsu Dango for ¥648 (tax included). It's great that you can purchase them all at once.

There was a line so I decided to wait and it turned out to be Futaba's bean daifuku. When I tried it at a different store, the mochi was softer and tastier, but the flavor was still delicious. The balance of saltiness was good, bringing out the sweetness perfectly. I was more impressed the first time I tried it, but I wonder if the taste varies by store?

Futaba's bean daifuku from Demachi Futaba is a must-try. You can buy the always popular bean daifuku near Demachiyanagi Station at Takashimaya. If they have it at the counter of the famous confectionery selection, there are still some left. They tend to sell out in the evening, and there are days when they don't have stock from the main store. It's really convenient to be able to buy them at Takashimaya when you can't make it to Demachi. I had it after a long time, and it was as delicious as ever. I don't usually like bean daifuku, but Futaba's bean daifuku is exceptional. The perfect balance of salty beans and sweet bean paste is irresistible. The texture of the mochi is also to my liking. This is a daifuku that I highly recommend trying!

When I went to Demachiyanagi, I couldn't buy the famous Myodaimame Mochi from Demachi Futaba, but my friend bought it for me. I'm so happy! This is from Takashimaya in Kyoto, but I didn't know you could also buy it at Takashimaya in Osaka. It's popular for a reason - the beans are delicious and the sweetness is just right. The mochi is soft and easy to eat. I wish I could have these elegant Japanese sweets in America too! I enjoyed two pieces very much.

While walking through the basement food floor of Takashimaya Kyoto, I came across Nakamura-ya's Mugiyo Mochi, which is listed in the top 100 famous sweets. Since the main store is currently under construction and I can't visit, I decided to buy it here. I paid with PayPay, which had a small cashback promotion, making it a good deal. When I got home, I tried the sweet. It's a type of mochi that you sprinkle with soybean flour before eating. The texture of the mochi outside and the sweet bean paste inside were exquisite. It's truly a renowned product. I look forward to trying it at the main store once the renovations are complete.

I tried coming here after hearing that I can buy "Demachi Futaba's bean buns" without having to wait in line. I really like the buns here. They're not too sweet and easy to eat, just the right size. I don't necessarily think they're exceptionally delicious, but I somehow like them and they make me feel like I'd be happy to eat them again. Thank you for the meal.

On November 18, 2019, around 12:30 pm, I suddenly felt the urge to use the restroom and decided to go to Takashimaya. As I was thinking about going outside, I heard a store announcement introducing Demachi Futaba, so I hurried to the basement to check it out. I quickly found it - a pack of 3 Daifuku for 600 yen (best before November 18). I used to not like traditional Japanese sweets, but I suddenly started enjoying them about a year ago, and I've been hooked ever since. This shop is well-known, and I've been to their store in Demachiyanagi before, but I wasn't interested in trying their sweets back then. However, now that I can appreciate Japanese sweets, I decided to give it a try. The Daifuku were incredibly soft, even deforming just by holding them. As for the taste, it was delicious. I can't find the right words to describe it, but it's not too sweet, with a perfect balance of flavors. The hint of salt was just right too. The Daifuku were quite large, so I wasn't sure if I could finish them all, but I had no problem (laughs). I was planning to buy them at Isetan, but they have limited selling hours, so I was worried about not being able to purchase them. It was a pleasant surprise to find them while on my way to the restroom at Takashimaya. They had a variety of sizes available, from 2 to 6 pieces. If I can't make it to Demachiyanagi next time, I'll definitely buy them here!

You can purchase Inari Futaba's bean rice cakes at the basement floor of Takashimaya in Kyoto. They are also available at Isetan in Kyoto Station, with sales in the morning and afternoon. They come in sets of two, three, or four, and they offer a wide variety of quantities for sale, making it convenient to purchase for an extended period of time. In addition to Inari Futaba's bean rice cakes, there are many other famous sweets from Kyoto and all over Japan, making it enjoyable to browse through the selection.

Futaba's Daifuku was sold out, but they had delicious sweets like Tsukimi mochi and fresh dorayaki. Even though I'm not a fan of sweet treats, I was impressed by the mild sweetness of the Tsukimi mochi.

I bought the famous Mame Daifuku from Demachiyanagi while I was in Kyoto. I purchased it at Takashimaya. The "Meidai Mochi" costs 175 yen per piece and is made from mochi rice, green peas, azuki beans, sugar, salt, and more. The mochi is delicious as expected. It has a slightly salty taste, but it enhances the sweetness of the red bean paste. The beans are also prominent, as expected from a bean mochi. The quality is always high no matter when you have it. I also introduced it on my blog.