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2018.01.02 update

MI Seasonal Calendar #1: Flowers（1/2）

Here's an Isetan-style way to easily enjoy the richness of the old lunar calendar. For example, in the Tohoku region, the period from New Year's Day to the 7th, when pine decorations are displayed, is called "Matsunouchi," while the period from January 15th (Little New Year) to the 31st is called "Hananouchi." In addition to decorating with mochi flowers and other items to pray for a bountiful harvest, there is also a custom of showing appreciation to women who worked hard during the busy end of the year and the beginning of the new year. In other words, this period is also a chance to have a girls' get-together (?). With cute sweets or thoughtful souvenirs, the conversation is sure to be lively.

#1 Inside the Flowers

■January 15th (Monday) to 31st (Wednesday)


1. Patisserie Kihachi
Trois Bonheurs (3 pieces) 1,188 yen ■ A mini assortment of Café et Sucré's classic "Gateau Chocolat" and new creations "Caramel Banane" and "Double Cheesecake".
*Sales period: January 17th (Wed) - 23rd (Tue)

2. <Maison de Moncher>
Winter Baby Roll Quartet (4 pieces) 1,512 yen ■ Cafe et Sucre The famous "Dojima Roll" is now available as a mini roll cake approximately 6cm in diameter. A gorgeous lineup with a variety of ingredients.

3. <Lorioli 365 by Anniversary>
Special Occasion Tart (3 Cheese Tarts, 3 Chocolate Tarts / 6 pieces total) ¥3,024
*Limited to 5 per day ■Café et Sucré: Cheesecake and chocolate tarts, each beautifully decorated with cute decorations perfect for the New Year.
*Sales period: January 17th (Wed) - 28th (Sun)


1. <Premium Mario Gelateria>
Raspberry Fiore Gelato (Small size) 420 yen ■ Deli et Boulangerie A cute treat featuring raspberry milk gelato decorated with edible flowers and honey.
*The photo is for illustrative purposes only.

2. <Rituel Le Grand de Blé>
Croissant à la Rose (1 piece) 391 yen ■ Deli et Boulangerie An elegant croissant made with dough using French butter and flavored with rose oil.


1. <Italy/Bertani>
(Left) Valpolicella 2015 (Right) Soave 2015
(Made in Italy / Red on the left, white on the right / 250ml each) 702 yen each ■ Grand Cave "Soave" is a fruity dry white wine. It has no strong characteristics and pairs well with Japanese food. The authentic "Valpolicella" has an almond-like aroma and a robust flavor typical of red wine.

2. <Riedel>
Vinum Champagne (Cristal/Height 22.5cm, Diameter 4.8cm, 160ml)
3,780 yen ■ Main building, 5th floor = Kitchen & Dining Decor
*The photo is an example of use.
3. <Japan/GRA>
Migaki Ichigo Canette (left) Red (right) White (Made in Japan / White & Red Sparkling / 290ml each)
Each ¥864 ■ Grand Cave: Sparkling wine made with Miyagi Prefecture's Migaki strawberries, known as "edible jewels." The white boasts a gentle sweetness, while the red is proud of its elegant richness. The bottle cans are easy to carry and would be useful outdoors.

4. <France/CFGV>
Champler Brut Vin Mousse (French-made/White Sparkling Wine/200ml)
756 yen ■ Grand Cave: A fresh aroma reminiscent of apples and citrus. Pairs well with both fish and meat.

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