Ginza is where this group of friends buys some omiyage for friends. Admittedly, we buy more omiyage for our selves. If you do not already know, Ginza is heaven to foodies around the world. This is where we stock up on confections and food items for personal consumption.
Our first stop is the Akebono shop in Ginza. Founded in March of Showa 23 or 1948, this shop started as a small confection shop in Ginza. It is located in the famous Ginza 4 chome intersection. The shop makes wonderful senbei, arare and confections. We were able to find daifuku and ichigo daifuku (a favorite amongst locals).
What I buy at Akebono is the kuri (chestnut) monaka (confection with bean paste between two wafers). Many people say that they can get kuri monaka at the Akebono shop at the Airport. Well, that does not cut it for me. The Akebono in Ginza sells the Monaka with one whole kuri. Not the bits and pieces filling sold at their other shops. (People from Hawaii know the difference between the $10 box and $2 box of chocolate covered macadamia nuts, same theory)
The Kuri is firm and complemented with the white or koshi an filling. The kuri itself is mildly flavored to enhanced its natural sweetness. The sensation of biting into the crispy wafer into the soft sweet center to get to the firm kuri is something that must be tried. Heaven.
In case you did not receive this as omiyage from me, don't feel bad. Nobody else received this from me. It is strictly for personal consumption by me and my family.
http://www.ginza-akebono.co.jp/
A picture of my mom and I in Ginza.
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