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Ginchakai original confections

Ginchakai original confections by famous Ginza confectioners await you.
This year’s theme of Ginchakai is "Aya," meaning weave or pattern. The Chinese character Aya expresses the concept of this era being one where we accept the diverse intermingling of people and cultures and find harmony with each other. The confections below express the interpretations of Aya by famous Ginza confectioners. We invite you to come and try these beautiful sweets that shine with the character and skill of each well-known store.

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  [Kobikicho Yoshiya]

  Kasane

  2Urasenke Usucha-seki

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  This confection symbolizes our handshakes, people, and hands overlapping to create the wonderful tapestry of human life by weaving an endlessly repeating pattern as the year unfolds, now and into the future. This wish for the future is expressed with this confection.
  
  Address: 3-12-9 Ginza Phone number: 03-3541-9405 Closed: Sundays, national holidays

  • *Limited quantities available for a limited time only. Contact the stores for details.
  • *Can also be purchased in Matsuya Ginza on floor B1.
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  [Ginza Kikunoya]

  Sofu

  3Urasenke Ryurei-seki

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  A confection that symbolizes the warm sunshine and gentle breezes that drift along Ginza-dori as autumn deepens.
  
  Address: Ginza Core Bldg. B1F, 5-8-20 Ginza Phone number: 03-3571-4095

  • *Limited quantities available for a limited time only. Contact the stores for details.
  • *Can also be purchased in Matsuya Ginza on floor B1.
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  [Cafe comme ça Ginza]

  Ayaka - Agrume -

  4Urasenke Ryurei-seki

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  Aya is expressed in the meetings woven into this small confection–combination of “Western” cake and “Japanese” white bean paste, “Yellow” mandarin and “Red” cranberries.
  
  Address: Comme Ça Stage Ginza B1F, Namiki Bldg., 4-3-1 Ginza Phone number: 03-3535-1090
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  [Soke Minamoto Kitchoan]

  Aki no Ayaito

  5Urasenke Usucha-seki

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  Moist, coarse red bean paste is wrapped in tri-colored molded bean jam dough, and decorated with a single maple leaf. This confection represents the brilliantly-colored autumn landscape.
  
  Address: 6-9-8 Ginza (From early October) Phone number: 03-5537-5457

  • *Limited quantities available for a limited time only. Contact the stores for details.
  • *Can also be purchased in Matsuya Ginza on floor B1.
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  [Tokyo Fugetsudo]

  Momiji Goromo

  6Urasenke Usucha-seki

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  Depicting autumn in Ginza where diverse cultures intersect. Smooth chestnut cream is squeezed onto a bed of macaroon filled with a generous portion of chestnut, and draped in a sheer veil.
  
  Address: 2-6-8 Ginza Phone number: 03-3567-3611

  • *Limited quantities available for a limited time only. Contact the stores for details.
  • *Can also be purchased in Matsuya Ginza on floor B1.
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  [HIGASHIYA GINZA]

  Kuri Shigure

  7Omotesenke Usucha-seki

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  Chestnut paste, rich in Kumamoto chestnuts, is wrapped with adzuki shigure dough and steamed. Enjoy the crumble texture and authentic chestnut flavor.
  
  Address: Pola Ginza Bldg. 2F, 1-7-7 Ginza Phone number: 03-3538-3230

  • *Limited quantities available for a limited time only. Contact the stores for details.
  • *Can also be purchased in Matsuya Ginza on floor B1.
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  [Mannendou Honten]

  Haji Momiji

  8Mushanokojisenke Usucha-seki

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  Called Hajimomiji (literally autumn colors of the Japanese wax tree) after a set color combination of the layered kimono robes in autumn hues historically worn between late autumn and early winter. This confection embodies the wish that the threads, colors and people will be woven into beautiful patterns.
  
  Address: Ginza Core Bldg. 1F, 5-8-20 Ginza Phone number: 03-3571-3777

  • *Limited quantities available for a limited time only. Contact the stores for details.
  • *Can also be purchased in Matsuya Ginza on floor B1.
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  [Toraya]

  Oridome (grated yam dough)

  9Omotesenke Usucha-seki

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  The act of finishing weaving fabric, and also the edge of the fabric itself, is known as oridome. The yellow part of the confection symbolizes gold brocade and the black part signifies the fringe that decorates the oridome, creating the impression of a glittering brocade.
  
  Address: 7-8-6 Ginza Phone number: 03-3571-3679

  • *Limited quantities available for a limited time only. Contact the stores for details.
  • *Can also be purchased in Matsuya Ginza on floor B1.
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  [Seigetsudo Honten]

  Ayanishiki

  10Enshu Sado Usucha-seki

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  As we spin, the threads are woven into a range of patterns made up of endlessly repeating layers. Ginza is a place of intersections—people with people, and eras with eras. We created a confection that brings to mind new connections made in Ginza in autumn.
  
  Address: 7-16-15 Ginza Phone number: 03-3541-5588 Closed: Sundays, national holidays

  • *Limited quantities available for a limited time only. Contact the stores for details.
  • *Can also be purchased in Matsuya Ginza on floor B1.
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  [Ginza Fugetsudo]

  Ayanishiki

  11Omotesenke Ryurei-seki

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  The Kokin Wakashu, a Japanese poetry anthology published around 905, contains the line, “I wonder how the white dew, with a single color, paints autumn leaves a thousand shades”. This confection depicts a mountain that appears as if it is cloaked in twill damask made of leaves dyed beautiful colors by the autumn dew.
  
  Address: Ginza Fugetsudo Bldg. 2F, 6-6-1 Ginza Phone number: 03-3571-2900

  • *Limited quantities available for a limited time only. Contact the stores for details.
  • *Can also be purchased in Matsuya Ginza on floor B1.
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  [Kuya]

  Kuya Monaka

  12Edosenke Usucha-seki

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  An exquisite treat that is also loved by foodies. The simpleness sandwiched in crispy wafers gives this sweet its charm.
  
  Address: 6-7-19 Ginza Phone number: 03-3571-3304 Closed: Sundays, national holidays

  • *For purchase of Kuya, please make a request to the shop in advance.
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  [Ginza Akebono]

  Ayaito

  13Sencha-do

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  In this confection, the ever-evolving Ginza is likened to the thread in a cat’s cradle (ayatori) game that changes shape continuously.
  
  Address: 5-7-19 Ginza Phone number: 03-3571-3640

  • *Limited quantities available for a limited time only. Contact the stores for details.
  • *Can also be purchased in Matsuya Ginza on floor B1.

The confections offered by famous Ginza shops at Ginchakai’s tea ceremonies will be sold at Meika Ippin in Matsuya Ginza.
Introducing the collection of sweets decorated with this year's theme, "Aya."
Enjoy these premium confections that shine with the character and skill of each noted confectioner.

Sale period

①Available on Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26 by prior reservation only.

Please place your reservation in store at Meika Ippin or by phone (03-3567-1211 - main line) on or before Tuesday, October 15.

②Same day sales: Sunday, October 27

Note 1:On sale from 12:00 p.m. for both ① and ②.
Note 2: There is a limited quantity. While stocks last.

[Location] Meika Ippin in Matsuya Ginza on floor B1

What is “Yappa Ginza da Be?”

Ginchakai supports the recovery efforts for the Great East Japan and Kumamoto Earthquakes!
Yappa Ginza da Be was launched to support mutual exchange between manufacturers and stores of areas hit by the Great East Japan Earthquake and brands and well-established stores in Ginza through local specialty goods, craftsmanship, and expertise. This is a project that creates opportunities for developing new products, services and menus through mutual learning.
Ginchakai collaborates with the "Yappa Ginza da Be" East Japan Reconstruction Support Project to deliver Japanese sweets from the Tohoku region and Kumamoto.Enjoy the delicious regional flavors.

Tohoku

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  [Shikikasho Nagaokaya]

  Koishi Manju

  1Urasenke
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  This manju (bun) has a sweet and salty miso flavor, and is filled with quality white bean paste that has a smooth pleasant texture.
  
  Address: 23-2 Aza Sakamizu, Aizubange-machi, Kawanuma-gun, Fukushima Phone number: 0242-93-5585 http://www.wagashi-nagaokaya.jp/
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  [Manrakudo]

  Ogon Goma Yubeshi

  1Urasenke
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  Savor the unique rich taste of black sesame and mildly sweet and elegant flavor.
  
  Address: 2-4-23 Tachimachi, Ishinomaki-shi, Miyagi Phone number: 0225-22-3348
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  [Confectionery Utsumi]

  Utsumi no Cha-manju

  14Omotesenke
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  This has been the store’s flagship product since it was founded. Loved by locals for many years.
  
  Address: 1-4-10 Tanakamae, Kesennuma-shi, Miyagi Phone number: 0226-22-8620
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  [Kobai]

  Kaki and Hisago Higashi

  14Omotesenke
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  "Kaki and Hisago" (persimmon and gourd) is a feature of autumn. This dried Wasanbon sugar sweet melts in your mouth.
  
  Address: 2-1-13 Sakanamachi, Kesennuma-shi, Miyagi Phone number: 0226-22-0469 http://www.kasi-koubai.com/

Kumamoto

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  [Okashi no Kobai]

  Higo Gojuyonman-goku

  1Urasenke
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  The unique deep flavor and noble appearance of adzuki beans that have been treasured by Japanese people for many years adds elegance to tea ceremony.
  
  Address: 1-6-31 Hakuzan, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto Phone number: 0120-37-5081 https://5081.jp/
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  [Shokanji Maruho]

  Shokanji Matsukaze

  1Urasenke
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  Maruho’s Matsukaze is said to be the thinnest Japanese sweet. The elegant sweetness and unique aromatic flavor make excellent sweets for tea ceremony as well as gifts.
  
  Address: 1097-2 Waifu, Kikuchi-shi, Kumamoto Phone number: 0120-25-3721 http://shokanji-maruho.com
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  [Kaho Umezono]

  Kumamon Oyatsu-monaka

  14Omotesenke
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  (Well-known confectionery made under collaboration with the Kumamoto Association of Confectionery Manufacturers)
  Monaka wafers shaped like the Kumamon mascot and baked from Kumamoto glutinous rice are packed with coarse red bean paste from Hokkaido.
  
  Address: 4-6-20 Kawashiri, Minami-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto Phone number: 096-357-9143
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  [Okashidokoro Tenmeido]

  Kawashiri Okura

  14Omotesenke
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  Many storehouses remain in Kawashiri, a town in the south of Kumamoto city where water transport has thrived since Edo period. Local sweet created by the image of a storehouse. With karukan cake resembling a wall, that sandwiches Higo adzuki beans, chestnuts, and yuzu.
  
  Address: 1-3-39-2 Kawashiri, Minami-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto Phone number: 096-357-9225 http://www.kitagawa-tenmeido.com/
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  [Okashi no Asai]

  Kangori Koyo,Sembei Icho

  14Omotesenke
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  A kangori sweet shaped like a Japanese maple leaf is crispy on the outside and moist inside. Thin rice crackers sandwich Saikyo miso bean paste and are etched with a leaf of gingko tree, an official tree of Kumamoto City.
  
  Address: 1537-3 Ikenouemachi, Nishi-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto Phone number: 096-352-0607 http://okasinoasai.web.fc2.com/