Confectionery specialist Asami recommends sweets based on requests from three female employees! The sweets are presented under three themes: "Classic Sweets," "Luxury Sweets," and "Unconventional Sweets." How will the women react to them...?

You can't go wrong with any of these! Sweets that are sure to please as a White Day gift.

1. Three foolproof desserts that everyone will love

• The theme is classic yet delightful: "Foolish, foolproof sweets that everyone will love." This collection features highly reliable sweets that you can confidently give as gifts to discerning individuals or those you don't know well.

Ms. Asami Uehara likes things with cute packaging, so that was the key point when I made my selection. It's Bel Amer's "Sakura Palet Chocolat." Both the box and the contents are very cute.

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  Bell Amer
  "Sakura Palet Chocolat" 1,728 yen
  *In-store sales period: From February 28th (Friday)

Uehara is so cute!!!
Asami was great (laughs). You can taste cherry blossoms in everything, from those with a cherry blossom scent to those with cherry blossom flakes. They go well with coffee and tea, so I hope you'll enjoy them together.


Just seeing Uehara gets me excited. I can't help but want to post about it on social media.
Asami : That's right, I think it looks really good whether you leave it in the box or take the contents out.

For Ms. Asami Miyata, I recommend the "Himbeerbaumspitz" from Holländische Kakaostube, a popular Baumkuchen shop. Since Ms. Miyata values novelty, I'll recommend the special spring-limited edition package with illustrated packaging.

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  Holländische Kakaostube "Himbeerbaumspitz" 1,782 yen *Mitsukoshi Isetan exclusive *In-store sales period: March 4th (Wed) to mid-May (tentative)

I absolutely love Miyata 's Baumkuchen; it's so delicious. The illustrated packaging is also really lovely.
I'm glad you enjoyed it , Asami . Not only the packaging but also the contents are spring-themed, and it's a Baumkuchen covered in white chocolate. It uses white chocolate from Felchlin, a Swiss chocolate manufacturer, and the elegant sweetness is absolutely delicious. I specially ordered the white chocolate as an ingredient, so please give it a try.


Miyata , it's really delicious! It melts smoothly in your mouth, with a refined sweetness and aroma that gently spreads, and a refreshing aftertaste. I definitely want to try it paired with Baumkuchen! The fact that it's only available at Mitsukoshi Isetan makes it even more appealing.

My recommendation for Ms. Asami Yamazaki is Pierre Marcolini's "White Day Selection." The brand logo recently changed, and this is a special package designed for White Day.

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• Pierre Marcolini
• "White Day Selection (9 pieces)" ¥3,672
• *In-store sales period: March 4th (Wed) - 15th (Sun)

Yamazaki is so stylish! I really like the simple, sophisticated packaging. I think the person who gave me this gift has great taste.
Asami's box contains an assortment of chocolates, including some new creations. Pierre Marcolini is committed to the "bean-to-bar" method, where they handle every step from bean to chocolate in-house. Mr. Marcolini himself selects the best cocoa beans of the year to create the chocolate.


Yamazaki : Oh, really? It's great to be able to learn about the background of the chocolate like that; it makes for a more engaging conversation afterward. I also appreciate being able to enjoy a bite of each in an assortment, and I feel confident knowing it's Pierre Marcolini.
Asami: The three items I just introduced are "surefire favorites," and they are very popular brands every year, so I recommend purchasing them as soon as possible.

2. Three luxurious sweets where quality over quantity is key.

• These "luxurious sweets, where quality over quantity" are something you might not usually buy for yourself, could certainly impress someone older or in a higher position and boost their respect!

I thought Asami Uehara might like cute things, so I recommended Jean-Paul Hévin's "J'adore WD."

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• Jean-Paul Hévin
  "J'adore WD" 7,150 yen *In-store sales period: February 26th (Wed) - March 14th (Sat)

Uehara : Wow! It has a bear inside. I didn't know they had such a cute product.
Jean-Paul Hévin's bears are released every year, and it seems that some people collect them. The bear is dressed in a chef's coat and is designed to resemble Jean-Paul Hévin making chocolate.
The Uehara chocolate is delicious, and it also comes with a limited-edition bear, which makes it feel extra special.
Asami 's personal recommendation is that if you're giving this bear as a gift in return for someone special, you should have them hold a letter inside.
Uehara: That's wonderful! How romantic. It's a great idea that every time you see the bear, you'll be reminded of the contents of the letter. I might cry if someone did that for me (laughs).


I chose this for Ms. Asami Miyata because it's unique. It's Dali K's "Cacao-Scented Raw Chocolate (First Harvest Plain & Matcha) 12 Pieces." Look, Tsutsumi is wearing a furoshiki (wrapping cloth).


Miyata, that's amazing! I've never seen packaging like this before. You didn't actually wrap a wad of cash inside, did you? (laughs)
Asami: The inside is definitely chocolate! (laughs) Dali K is a bean-to-bar chocolate specialty shop in Kyoto. They select high-quality cacao beans from Indonesia and roast the first harvest of fresh cacao in-house in Kyoto. Open the wrapping and see for yourself.
It's a Miyata paulownia wood box! It has a luxurious feel, and it raises my expectations that something special is inside. (Opens the box) The chocolates are beautiful too! Half of them are matcha flavored.


Asami , please try them. You'll be able to taste the fresh acidity of the cocoa in the plain flavor. For the matcha flavor, we use freshly ground, high-quality matcha directly delivered from Higashi Tea Garden in Wazuka Town, Kyoto, so please give that a try as well.


Miyata (takes a sip of the cacao one): Mmm, delicious! (takes another sip of the matcha one): The refreshing aroma of matcha gives it a really fresh impression. There's no unnecessary bitterness or astringency, so I think even people who don't like matcha would enjoy it.
Asami: I think it would be wonderful to open the furoshiki (wrapping cloth) once and put a letter inside, as it would give it a special touch!

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  Dali K "Cacao-Scented Raw Chocolate (First Harvest Plain & Matcha) 12 Pieces" ¥5,400
  *Available exclusively at the Isetan Online Store.

For Ms. Asami Yamazaki, we have Pierre Hermé Paris's "Macaron Assortment" in a limited edition package featuring illustrations by French artist Melakilia.

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  Pierre Hermé Paris "Assorted Macarons (6 pieces)" ¥2,808
  *In-store sales period: March 1st (Sun) - March 14th (Sat)
  

I love Yamazaki macarons! I think most people receive chocolate on White Day, so receiving macarons is a nice surprise. The packaging is also gorgeous and lovely, and it seems like it can be reused even after the macarons are gone.
The fruits and flowers depicted on the packaging are macaron flavors. Looking at the packaging, you might be reminded of the taste of macarons.


When I opened the lovely box, I was so charmed by the sight of the colorful macarons lined up inside that I couldn't help but exclaim. I think any woman who receives these macarons will be delighted.

3. Top 3 Unique and Exciting Sweets That Are Popular and Limited Edition

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• For those tired of giving the same gifts every year, or those who want to show off their sense of style, we recommend these "unique and unconventional sweets" that are sure to make you stand out from the crowd!

Asami: This is Le Bonheur Paris's "Pâte de Fruits (5 pieces)." It's a juicy fruit jelly with a rich fruit flavor, and you can enjoy pairing it with red wine, brandy, tea, etc.

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• Le Bonheur Paris
• "Fruit Paste (5 pieces: A, B, C)" 1,728 yen each
• *In-store sales period: March 4th (Wed) - 15th (Sun)

It sparkles like Yamazaki jewelry! Just looking at it gets me excited. It's great that you can eat it as is, even if you receive it at work. It would also be appreciated by people who don't like chocolate.


Despite its luxurious packaging, Asami's products are surprisingly reasonably priced. If you're giving it as a gift for someone special, I recommend choosing a wine that complements the fruit flavor inside and giving it along with the product.
Yamazaki: That's a very grown-up gift! I'd also appreciate it if you could tell me if it pairs well with alcohol. I'd love to enjoy it with you.

Ms. Asami and Ms. Miyata, please open the box first.
Miyata (opens the box): Wow! It comes with a can and a spoon, so you scoop it out and eat it. The gold spoon is cute and unique, I definitely want to upload this to Instagram (laughs). And it's pistachio, isn't it?

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  Vestri

  "Antica Gianduja 2 Classico" 3,456 yen

  *Available only at the Isetan online store. *Sales have ended.

I heard that Asami Miyata likes pistachio flavor. I know you might be worried about receiving too many gifts for White Day and not being able to eat them all, but this is delicious not only eaten as is, but also when warmed up a little to soften it and spread on bread, biscuits, or fruit.
Miyata, that looks like something you could eat all without getting tired of it! It would also be fun to feed him by saying "aah" (lol).


Asami: That's right! I was a little too embarrassed to suggest it, but please do enjoy that kind of situation (laughs).

Fika, recommended by Asami Uehara, is popular among women for its new packaging designs released each season and event, making it a favorite for collectors. Many customers purchase it whenever a new design is released.


Uehara : I love these cookies! The way they melt in your mouth is so addictive. I didn't know there were so many different package designs. It's nice to have a stylish box left over after you've finished eating them.


The Asami apricot jam is so refreshing, isn't it? Despite its affordable price, its stylish Scandinavian design makes it a consistently popular item. The brand itself is exclusively at Isetan Shinjuku Store . Many customers line up to buy this, so we recommend purchasing it early.




Photo: Tatsuya Ozawa
Text: Rio Hirai

＊All prices include tax.
*The products featured in this article are available at Isetan Shinjuku Main Building, B1F, and the Isetan Online Store.
*Available at the Isetan online store until 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 3rd.
*Please note that some items may be sold out at the time of posting.
*Some items are available in limited quantities. We apologize if an item is out of stock.
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