We all know the feeling of happiness after devouring a delectable dessert. But when that sweet treat is kawaii – cute – on top of being delicious, that’s enough to make our hearts dance. That’s why we’re introducing animal-themed sweets that are so kawaii, you almost won’t be able to take a bite!
Dubbed the “snow fairy,” the long-tailed tit is a bird that, in Japan, can only be found in Hokkaido. At the Bran Bakery, they’re perched adorably atop doughnuts resembling nests and snow-blanketed mountains. They’re sure to put a smile on your face, and not just because the Hokkaido bran doughnuts offer such a comforting flavor.
| Address | 1F Round One, 3-1 Nagayama, Asahikawa, Hokkaido |
| Access | In front of Nagayama 2-2 Bus Stop (Dohoku Bus, others) |
| URL | https://www.instagram.com/bran_doughnut/ |
Though shaped like a chick, at close inspection you’ll see that this charming cake boasts a pair of chocolate wings.
Cocooned inside Bavarian cream is pudding made from Nagoya Cochin eggs. On top of that, a powdery layer of fluffy sponge coats the entire exterior. You can find them at the JR Nagoya Station, and some stores offer eat-in spaces for hungry visitors.
| Address | Café Gentiane in JR Nagoya Chuo-dori Street at Nagoya Station (1-1-4 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi) |
| Access | 1-minute walk from the central ticket gate at Nayoga Station (JR) |
| URL | https://piyorin.com/ |
Stuffed between the crisp monaka wafers is a sweet chestnut paste. The best way to eat it is oshiruko (sweet red-bean soup)-style, and the sight of Mr. Bear soaking in a bath of chestnut paste will warm the coldest of hearts. If you visit Fumido’s Saku-G Cafe, you might even see him relaxing on top of a parfait.
| Address | 414 Obuse, Obuse-machi, Kamitakai County, Nagano (main store) |
| Access | 11-minute walk from Obuse Station (Nagano Electric Railway) |
| URL | https://www.fumido.co.jp/shopping/kuma.php |
