Celebrate the Life and Works of Sakunosuke Oda at the 10th Odasaku Festival!

(Saturday, October 26th)

Join the Odasaku Club for a special celebration of the renowned author Sakunosuke Oda at the 10th annual Odasaku Festival! This year, the festivities move to a significant location in Oda’s life: Kitanoda, Sakai City, where he resided and penned masterpieces such as "Meoto Zenzai." This year’s event commemorates the installation of a plaque at his former residence.

The festival promises a fascinating glimpse into Oda’s life and legacy, featuring a commemorative lecture and unveiling ceremony.

Event Highlights:

• Engaging Lecture: At 2:00 PM, delve into the captivating world of "Two People in Kitanoda – The Household Account Book of Sakunosuke Oda’s Wife, Kazue -". Storyteller Sachiko Yoshikawa (Odasaku Club member), along with Toshio Takahashi and Akira Igashi (Odasaku Club co-representatives), will bring this unique perspective to life.
• Commemorative Unveiling: Witness the unveiling of the introductory plate at Oda’s former residence, marking a lasting tribute to his literary contributions.
• Connect with Fellow Enthusiasts: Share your appreciation for Oda’s work and connect with fellow enthusiasts during the Odasaku Club history and activities presentation and open discussion.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024 (Advance application required, limited to 70 attendees)
• Time:
  • 1:00 PM: Opening
  • 2:00 PM: Talk Event
  • 3:00 PM: Odasaku Club History & Activities, Open Discussion (at Higashiji Shoten)
  • 3:30 PM: Unveiling Ceremony
  • 4:00 PM: Closing
• Location: Sakai City Higashi Bunka Kaikan Lifelong Learning Facility, Aminus Kitanoda, 3rd Floor Training Room (1077-301 Kitanoda, Higashi Ward, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture). A short walk from Kitanoda Station on the Nankai Koya Line.
• Fee: Free!

How to Attend:

Secure your spot by sending an email to Takahashi at [email protected]. Include your address, name, phone number, and the number of people attending.

Contact:

• For inquiries, contact Matsui at 090-5046-4075 or [email protected].
• Visit the Odasaku Club website: https://odasaku-club1026.hirameki7.site/

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OKASHI PARK in Shibuya Hokutan Park: A Sweet Escape in the City

Indulge Your Sweetest Dreams at Shibuya’s OKASHI PARK!

Remember dreaming of a park overflowing with sweets? That dream becomes a reality at Shibuya Hokutan Park this November! OKASHI PARK is a two-day festival featuring over 20 vendors offering a delectable mix of traditional Japanese sweets, Western pastries, and trendy treats like the ever-popular financier. Get ready to satisfy your cravings!

This isn’t just another dessert fair. OKASHI PARK offers unique experiences you won’t find anywhere else. Think you can handle the sugar rush? Test your limits at the all-you-can-pack baked goods station – a fun challenge for attendees of all ages. And for entertainment beyond the edible, enjoy free live comedy performances on stage. It’s the perfect recipe for a fun day out with friends and family.

What Makes OKASHI PARK Special?

This year, OKASHI PARK goes beyond just offering delicious treats. The "All-You-Can-Pack Baked Sweets" activity adds a new layer of fun and excitement, allowing you to curate your own personalized assortment of baked goods. Combined with the live comedy stage, OKASHI PARK becomes an immersive entertainment experience, appealing to a wider audience than traditional dessert festivals.

Participating Vendors: A Symphony of Flavors

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the talented vendors who will be showcasing their sweet creations:

• chiffon cake Romi
• SIUNAUS SWEETS
• Reve
• 此処菓子店 (KOKOKASHITEN)
• Color Your Life Co., Ltd. (Night Cacao by KOKODii)
• Matured Basque Cheesecake
• Kajuan
• Okashi Kobo tiara
• Wa no Kashi Jun
• Premier Co., Ltd.
• BLVCK PARIS
• OZZY Co., Ltd.
• Mama’s Cheesecake / VentureBlossom Co., Ltd.
• Office MATT LLC (Store Name: BamBoo)
• Grand Fleur
• La Vie en Reve Tokyo Co., Ltd. (Patisserie La Vie en Reve)
• BIRTH OF SMILE Co., Ltd.
• Hanazono Manju
• And many more!

Event Details:

• Venue: Shibuya City Hokutan Park (Nearest Station: Shibuya Station)
• Address: 〒150-0041 Tokyo, Shibuya-ku, Jinnan 1-7-3 Map
• Dates: Saturday, November 30th – Sunday, December 1st, 2024
• Official Website: OKASHI PARK Official Website

Please note that event details are subject to change. Always check the official website for the latest information.

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What is Shibuya Hokutan Park?

Shibuya Hokutan Park is a vibrant urban oasis located in the heart of Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya district. Known for its harmonious blend of natural beauty and modern design, the park offers a serene escape from the city’s fast-paced environment. Amidst carefully landscaped gardens and lush greenery, visitors can enjoy leisurely walks, relax on benches, or take part in various outdoor activities. The park is a popular destination for both locals and tourists, serving as a venue for community events, cultural festivals, and art installations. Its central location and accessibility make it a perfect spot for hosting events like OKASHI PARK 2023, where visitors can immerse themselves in a delightful fusion of sweets and entertainment.

Indulge Your Sweetest Dreams at the Strawberry & Chocolate Lover’s Sweets Buffet!

This Valentine’s and White Day season, treat yourself to a decadent experience at the Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay’s Strawberry & Chocolate Lover’s Sweets Buffet! As the second installment of the "Strawberry Fair 2024-2025," this year’s buffet elevates the classic strawberry theme by incorporating three varieties of chocolate – milk, white, and ruby – into a symphony of delightful desserts.

Beyond the standard strawberry offerings, this year’s event introduces a special weekday timed service featuring Napoleon pie, adding a touch of exclusivity to your weekday indulgence.

A Delicious Array of Treats

From elegant verrines to rich cakes and customizable creations, this buffet offers a diverse selection to satisfy every sweet tooth.

Delectable Desserts:

• Verrines: Layers of flavor await you with the ruby chocolate and strawberry sauce verrine, the light pink strawberry panna cotta, and the rich chocolate crumble pudding topped with fresh strawberries.
• Cakes: Indulge in the lavishly strawberry-covered tart, the eye-catching pink glaze of the Mascarpone Fraise, the rich opera cake decorated with strawberry cream and heart-motif chocolate, or the decadent white chocolate and strawberry brownies.
• Special Touches: Upon arrival, a warm, chewy crepe filled with fresh strawberries and custard cream, drizzled with sauce rouge, will be served tableside.

Customize Your Dream Dessert:

The customization corner offers a new parfait combining bittersweet coffee jelly and rich milk soft serve. Chocolate flavored freshly squeezed Mont Blanc adds a unique twist to this classic dessert. Create your perfect pancake, waffle, or homemade choux pastry with toppings like whipped cream, honey, and ice cream.

Beyond the Sweets

Don’t worry – if you need a break from the sweetness, savory options abound! Enjoy light meals like crispy chicken, the chef’s daily curry, healthy salads, a variety of cheeses, and around 15 different light snacks including daily sandwiches. Quench your thirst with approximately 30 different drinks, including a customizable sparkling water station with various syrups.

Menu Highlights:

• First Dish: Strawberry Crepe with Sauce Rouge
• Verrines: Strawberry Panna Cotta, Chocolate Crumble Pudding, Strawberry & Rosehip Tea Jelly, Ruby Chocolate and Strawberry Verrine
• Glass Bowl: Berry Soup
• Cakes: Salted Caramel Chocolate, Mascarpone Fraise, Strawberry Pie, Strawberry Tart, Fromage Fraise, Opera, Amaou Macaron, Strawberry White Chocolate Brownie, Strawberry Madeleine
• Weekday Limited (Timed Service): Napoleon Pie
• Custom Dessert Corner: Pancakes, Waffles (with fruit sauce, whipped cream, natural honey), Freshly Squeezed Chocolate Flavored Mont Blanc, Chef’s Special Parfait, Baked Shoe Ice Cream, Soft Serve Ice Cream (Hokkaido Milk, Amaou – customizable with 5 toppings and 8 sauces), 4 kinds of Ice Cream (Vanilla, Chocolate, 2 Seasonal – customizable with 5 toppings and 8 sauces), Chocolate Fountain (with marshmallows, baked confectionery, fresh strawberries)
• Appetizers: 3 daily options
• Salad: 3 daily options
• Hot Dishes: 5 daily options, Famous Crispy Chicken
• Curry: 2 daily options
• Cutting Corner: Daily selection of cheeses
• Other: Daily sandwiches, bread, etc.
• Drink Bar: Arranged Flavor Sparkling Water (with various syrups), Orange juice, apple juice, oolong tea, Coffee (hot/iced), tea (hot/iced), and approximately 24 other options

Event Details:

• Location/Nearest Station: Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay (Takeshiba Station, Monorail Hamamatsucho Station, Hamamatsucho Station, Daimon Station)
• Address: 〒105-8576 1-16-2 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo MAP
• Venue: Chef’s Live Kitchen (3F)
• Dates: January 17th, 2025 (Friday) – March 18th, 2025 (Tuesday)
• Time: 3:00 PM – 4:45 PM (Last Order: 4:30 PM)
• Price: Weekdays: Adults ¥4,510, Children ¥2,200 / Weekends & Holidays: Adults ¥5,390, Children ¥2,200 (Tax included, 15% service charge separate)
• Inquiries: Navi Dial 0570-000222
• Official Website: https://www.interconti-tokyo.com/clk/plan/clk-strawberry-chocolate-sweets-buffet_2025.html

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What is a Japanese sweets buffet?

A Japanese sweets buffet is a delightful culinary experience that offers an extensive array of desserts, allowing guests to indulge in a variety of sweet treats all in one setting. Typically held in upscale hotels or dedicated patisseries, these buffets showcase the meticulous artistry and unique flavors that Japanese confectionery is renowned for.

At such an event, you can expect a harmonious blend of traditional Japanese sweets—like mochi, dorayaki, and anmitsu—alongside Western-inspired pastries such as éclairs, cakes, and mousses. The emphasis is on seasonal ingredients, ensuring that the offerings are not only flavorful but also reflective of the particular time of year, which enhances the sensory experience.

In addition to the diversity and quality of the desserts, the presentation is often a visual feast. Each item is artfully arranged and garnished with precision, making the dessert buffet as much a treat for the eyes as it is for the palate.

The experience is typically structured as an all-you-can-eat event, where guests can savor iterations of traditional and contemporary sweets, experimenting with different flavor combinations and discovering new favorites. It’s an opportunity to indulge in luxurious desserts and enjoy a leisurely afternoon in a delightful and decadent environment.

Fuel Your Gains at the Muscle Bakery! 💪

Free Protein-Packed Bread Served by Macho Men!

Get ready to flex your taste buds! This November 29th (Friday), coinciding with "Good Meat Day" and the rare "Muscle Appreciation Day," marks a momentous occasion – Good Muscle Day!

To celebrate, the Muscle Bakery is pumping up the protein with free servings of uniquely sculpted "Power Powder Bread." Shaped like chiseled abs, pecs, and even quads, these baked goods are crafted with low-fat, high-protein skim milk, promoting a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. And the best part? These muscle-shaped treats will be served by our equally muscular, macho staff!

What awaits you at the Muscle Bakery?

• Macho Mayhem: Our staff won’t just serve you bread; they’ll strike poses to match your chosen muscle! Plus, whisper the secret password "Skim Milk" for a surprise reaction.
• Skim Milk Mania: Learn all about the power of skim milk through informative panel displays.
• Fuel Your Physique: Choose one of five muscle-shaped breads packed with skim milk goodness and pair it with one of three refreshing drinks.

Feast Your Eyes on Our Muscle Menu:

• Six Bread: Boasting impressive rectus abdominis and oblique muscles, this bread is our pride and joy. Packed with 25.5g of skim milk (8.7g of protein), the power powder gives it incredibly sharp definition.
• Bone Boot: Don’t let the thick, bony appearance fool you – this wiener bread is surprisingly soft. Loaded with calcium thanks to 10g of skim milk (3.4g of protein).
• Kata Melon Bread (Shoulder Melon Bread): Imagine a shoulder melon, perfectly tanned through rigorous training, transformed into bread! We’ve carefully bronzed the deltoid muscle with cocoa. Contains 14.5g of skim milk (4.9g of protein).
• Maru Macho (Cream) (Round Macho): Another house specialty, this cream bread is bursting with a generous filling of power powder cream. Provides 19.9g of skim milk (6.8g of protein).
• Mr. Salty: This salt bread strikes the iconic pose of a legendary bodybuilder. The contrast between its powerful appearance and gentle taste is simply irresistible. Includes 13.6g of skim milk (4.6g of protein).
• Fight Au Lait: Made with drip coffee and a hefty dose of power powder (30g skim milk, 10.2g protein), this au lait offers a refreshing finish.
• Macho Au Lait: Indulge in a sophisticated matcha and power powder au lait with a natural sweetness (42g skim milk, 14.3g protein).
• Macho Cocoa Au Lait: Savor the perfect harmony of chocolate sweetness and power powder. A healthy twist on your favorite sweet treat (42g skim milk, 14.3g protein).

※ For detailed information, please visit the official website.

Event Details:

• Location: Zero Base Omotesando (Nearest Station: Omotesando Station)
• Address: 〒107-0062 Tokyo, Minato-ku, Kita-Aoyama 3-5-22 MAP
• Dates: November 29th (Friday) – December 1st (Sunday), 2024
• Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Cost: Free (One bread and one drink per person)
• Official Website: https://www.zennoh.or.jp/press/release/2024/102729.html

※ Event details are subject to change. Please check the official website for the latest information.

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What is Good Muscle Day?

Good Muscle Day is an annual celebration dedicated to honoring and promoting physical fitness, strength, and overall health. Originating as a fitness festival, the day encourages individuals to embrace an active lifestyle and recognize the benefits of building and maintaining muscle. On Good Muscle Day, various events and activities are organized to engage the community, ranging from bodybuilding exhibitions and fitness challenges to nutritional workshops and wellness seminars. The day serves as a reminder of the importance of exercise and proper nutrition in enhancing physical performance and well-being. At Tokyo’s Muscle Bakery, the celebration takes on a unique twist by combining fitness with culinary innovation, offering a range of muscle-focused treats like free protein bread that cater to both fitness enthusiasts and food lovers.

Indulge in a White Christmas Dream: Noël Blanc Afternoon Tea Buffet at Grand Hyatt Tokyo

This year, experience the magic of a White Christmas at Grand Hyatt Tokyo’s "Noël Blanc" Afternoon Tea Buffet. Inspired by the hotel’s holiday theme, "Love for Our Future," this isn’t your typical afternoon tea. Instead of a tiered stand, a decadent buffet awaits, overflowing with sweet and savory treats, all centered around the pristine beauty of white.

Imagine a pistachio-scented Christmas tree mousse, delicate snowflake-shaped white chocolate mousse, and a signature Buche de Noel featuring the hotel’s exclusive "Grande H" chocolate blended with tangy raspberries. But the star of the show? A cascading chocolate fountain, overflowing with the rich, intensely flavorful Grande H chocolate. Dip fresh strawberries and other treats to your heart’s content, savoring a unique flavor experience only found at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo.

Beyond the sweets, indulge in savory delights like prosciutto and pumpkin nestled in yuzu-scented melon bread, among other delectable options. Complete your festive experience with traditional European Glühwein (hot mulled wine) and creamy eggnog, adding a warm, comforting touch to your afternoon.

What Makes This Afternoon Tea Unique?

Unlike traditional afternoon tea sets, the Noël Blanc buffet offers unlimited access to a wide variety of both sweet and savory items. This year’s highlight is the Grande H chocolate fountain, a unique opportunity to experience this exclusive chocolate in a truly indulgent way.

Event Details:

• Location: Grand Hyatt Tokyo (3-minute walk from Roppongi Station)
• Address: 6-10-3 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 〒106-0032 Map
• Venue: French Kitchen (All Day Dining)
• Dates: December 1st (Sunday) – December 25th (Wednesday), 2024
• Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Last Entry: 3:30 PM)
  • Weekdays: 2-hour limit
  • Weekends & Holidays: 90-minute limit
  • December 23rd – 25th: 90-minute limit starting at 3:00 PM
• Price: ¥7,150 (tax included, 15% service charge separate)
• Contact: 03-4333-8781 or [email protected]
• Website: Grand Hyatt Tokyo Noël Blanc Afternoon Tea

Important Notes:

• Menu and prices are subject to change.
• Photos are for illustrative purposes only.
• For the most up-to-date information, please visit the official website.

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What is Noël Blanc?

Noël Blanc, translating to "White Christmas" in English, evokes the enchanting ambiance of a winter wonderland, capturing the spirit and elegance of a classic white Christmas. This concept is embraced by Grand Hyatt Tokyo to create a luxurious and festive atmosphere throughout their holiday offerings. The Noël Blanc theme is characterized by the use of pristine whites, shimmering silvers, and frosty accents, transporting guests into a serene and magical winter scene. Through tasteful decorations, exquisite culinary creations, and a serene ambiance, Noël Blanc at Grand Hyatt Tokyo invites guests to indulge in the joy and tranquility of the season, making it an ideal setting for celebrating Christmas with sophistication and style.