{"id":106868,"date":"2024-12-12T09:37:32","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T00:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=106868"},"modified":"2025-01-21T08:34:34","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T23:34:34","slug":"christmas-sweets-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/christmas-sweets-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Enjoying the Sweet Side of Christmas in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It is Christmas season all around the world \u2014 and also in Japan! Even though Japan is not traditionally a Christian country and, it could be said, some Japanese people don&#8217;t know the religious origin of Christmas, it has become one of the big seasonal events, that everybody looks forward to. Starting at many places directly after Halloween, on November 1, you will see a lot of Christmas decorations everywhere and <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/what-to-do-japan-christmas\/\">there is a lot to do<\/a> during this time of the year. <strong>One of these things, and probably my favorite, is eating all the seasonal sweets. So let&#8217;s take a closer look.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc  is-style-outline htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-bulleted\" data-htoc-state=\"expanded\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-christmas-in-japan-is-different\">Christmas in Japan is different<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-christmas-afternoon-teas-amp-sweets-buffet\">Christmas Afternoon Teas &amp; Sweets Buffet<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-christmas-menu-at-caf-s-amp-christmas-markets\">Christmas Menu at Caf\u00e9s &amp; Restaurants<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-christmas-cakes-amp-christmas-sweets-for-take-out\">Christmas Cakes &amp; Christmas Sweets for take-out<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-christmas-in-japan-is-different\">Christmas in Japan is Different<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we start with the sweet side of Christmas, let&#8217;s take a look at the difference between Christmas in Japan and in Western countries. While in Germany, where I am from, Christmas is celebrated from the evening of December 24 to December 26 with two public holidays and all the shops being closed, in Japan, Christmas is not a public holiday at all. This year, having Christmas Eve on a Tuesday means it is a usual working day and many people work until the evening.<br><br>Furthermore, Christmas is not a &#8220;big family festival&#8221; as I know it from my home country. In Japan, families meet for New Year (just one week later) and <strong>Christmas is rather a day you celebrate with your partner \u2014 similar to Valentine&#8217;s Day \u2014 or in the small round of your family if you have children.<\/strong><br><br>Outside of the family, however, Christmas is a big business, with decorations, Christmas presents and a whole spectrum of food! All the amusement parks, like <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/how-to-buy-ticket-tokyo-disneyland\/\">Tokyo Disney Resort<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/buy-ticket-universal-studios-japan\/\">Universal Studios Japan<\/a>, have Christmas events and you can see Christmas trees and decorations at every corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-christmas-afternoon-teas-amp-sweets-buffet\">Christmas Afternoon Teas and Sweets Buffet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>December is the perfect time to meet up with your friends one more time and look back on the year so <strong>many people combine this with a Christmas-themed afternoon tea at a restaurant, caf\u00e9, or luxury hotel<\/strong>. Many places offer these <strong>from December 1 until December 25<\/strong>. Note that some require prior reservations and prices may rise on the dates closer to Christmas Day.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08215553\/christmas_hyatt004-1024x570.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08215553\/christmas_hyatt004-1024x570.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08215553\/christmas_hyatt004-500x279.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08215553\/christmas_hyatt004.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Voyapon was very kindly invited to taste the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tokyo.grand.hyatt.co.jp\/en\/restaurants\/recommended\/french-kitchen-sweetsfesta-afternoontea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">No\u00ebl Blanc Afternoon Tea Buffet<\/a> at Grand Hyatt Tokyo. The buffet is served at The French Kitchen and is inspired by the white colors of its holiday theme \u201cLove for Our Future.\u201d<\/strong> The beautiful set-up of the buffet is located in a separate small room, giving an exclusive atmosphere. When you enter you are surrounded by the smell of chocolate and Christmas spices and guests can fill up their plates with carefully selected sweet and savory dishes. House-made stollen and mulled wine set up the perfect Christmas feeling together with cute Santa strawberries. There is even a chocolate fountain using chocolate which is made especially for the hotel itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"106899\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08220647\/christmas_hyatt008-625x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08220647\/christmas_hyatt008-625x1024.jpg 625w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08220647\/christmas_hyatt008-305x500.jpg 305w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08220647\/christmas_hyatt008.jpg 781w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"623\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"106900\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08220646\/christmas_hyatt005-623x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08220646\/christmas_hyatt005-623x1024.jpg 623w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08220646\/christmas_hyatt005-304x500.jpg 304w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08220646\/christmas_hyatt005.jpg 779w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 623px) 100vw, 623px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"597\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"106898\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08220646\/christmas_hyatt007-597x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08220646\/christmas_hyatt007-597x1024.jpg 597w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08220646\/christmas_hyatt007-291x500.jpg 291w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08220646\/christmas_hyatt007.jpg 746w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"106901\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08220646\/christmas_hyatt006-630x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08220646\/christmas_hyatt006-630x1024.jpg 630w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08220646\/christmas_hyatt006-307x500.jpg 307w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08220646\/christmas_hyatt006.jpg 787w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While you are there, take a look at the <strong>Christmas decorations in the lobby of Grand Hyatt Tokyo<\/strong>, which follows the white theme, and is a gorgeous photo spot. Look closely and you will find cork ornaments made from recycled corks of champagne bottles used in the hotel. They are <strong>crafted in collaboration with Re Kikou, a non-profit organization helping disabled people live more independently<\/strong>, and can be purchased in the hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"644\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"106895\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08214905\/christmas_hyatt002-644x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08214905\/christmas_hyatt002-644x1024.jpg 644w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08214905\/christmas_hyatt002-314x500.jpg 314w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08214905\/christmas_hyatt002.jpg 805w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"659\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"106896\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08214905\/christmas_hyatt003-659x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08214905\/christmas_hyatt003-659x1024.jpg 659w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08214905\/christmas_hyatt003-322x500.jpg 322w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08214905\/christmas_hyatt003.jpg 824w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 659px) 100vw, 659px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"587\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"106894\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08214905\/christmas_hyatt001-587x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08214905\/christmas_hyatt001-587x1024.jpg 587w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08214905\/christmas_hyatt001-287x500.jpg 287w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08214905\/christmas_hyatt001.jpg 734w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Other places offering a Christmas sweets buffet in Tokyo are <strong>Hilton Tokyo in Shinjuku<\/strong>, <strong>Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Ikebukuro<\/strong>, and <strong>Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from the buffet-style all-you-can-eat spots, there are also numerous afternoon teas with an exquisite selection of small savory and sweet dishes. We visited the Christmas Afternoon Tea at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/accueil.co.jp\/ebisu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Caf\u00e9 Accueil<\/a> in Ebisu which had sweets with cute designs like a snowman macaron and a pistachio cream Christmas tree and cute drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"106883\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/05205759\/christmas_afternoontea_001-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/05205759\/christmas_afternoontea_001-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/05205759\/christmas_afternoontea_001-334x500.jpg 334w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/05205759\/christmas_afternoontea_001.jpg 855w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"698\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"106882\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/05205800\/christmas_afternoontea_002-698x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/05205800\/christmas_afternoontea_002-698x1024.jpg 698w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/05205800\/christmas_afternoontea_002-341x500.jpg 341w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/05205800\/christmas_afternoontea_002.jpg 872w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you look for a nice Christmas Afternoon Tea around Tokyo, check the websites of the following places:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-\">ANA InterContinental Hotel Tokyo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-1\">Royal Park Hotel Tokyo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-111\">Tokyo Marriott Hotel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-11\">Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-1111\">Cafe &amp; Dining ZelkovA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-111111111\">Ginger Garden Aoyama<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-1111111\">The Peninsula Tokyo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-11111\">Hotel Century Southern Tower<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-111111\">Pepper Parlor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-11111111\">Ristorante Mangiare <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-christmas-menu-at-caf-s-amp-christmas-markets\">Christmas Menus at Caf\u00e9s and Restaurants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t need to opt for a whole afternoon tea set or a buffet (especially if you have to take care of your budget), however, because several caf\u00e9s and restaurants offer a special sweet Christmas menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the cutest places in Tokyo for this is <strong>Q-Pot Caf\u00e9 in Omotesando<\/strong>, where you can order Christmas plates with snowman or Santa bear cakes and a cute reindeer tea latte.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08193349\/christmas_sweets_005-1024x667.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08193349\/christmas_sweets_005-1024x667.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08193349\/christmas_sweets_005-500x326.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08193349\/christmas_sweets_005.jpg 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>If you want to try one of the artistic parfaits, you can opt for Triangle Cafe in Futakotamagawa, Cafe &amp; Bar RIGID in Asagaya or Ristorante Mangiare, which all have lovely designs<\/strong>. Also, Parfaiteria Momobukuro, specialized on night-time parfaits, has a selection of parfaits for the Christmas season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Strings Omotesando has an afternoon tea option, but also appeals with a cute Christmas teddy bear parfait and snowman pancakes. Or treat yourself with pancakes with a pistachio cream Christmas tree mountain at Eggs&#8217;n&#8217;Things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even in winter many people with a set tooth crave<em> <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/kakigori-japanese-shaved-ice-is-more-than-a-summer-treat\/\">kakigori<\/a><\/em> (shaved ice). Some caf\u00e9s offer these all year round and have a time-limited design for Christmas, such as Cafe Lumiere in Kichijoji and CUPS in Machida. At the latter, you can purchase kakigori shaped as a Christmas tree or Santa Claus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"106891\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08193944\/christmas_sweets_006-678x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08193944\/christmas_sweets_006-678x1024.jpg 678w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08193944\/christmas_sweets_006-331x500.jpg 331w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08193944\/christmas_sweets_006.jpg 848w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"621\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"106890\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08193944\/christmas_sweets_002-621x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08193944\/christmas_sweets_002-621x1024.jpg 621w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08193944\/christmas_sweets_002-303x500.jpg 303w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08193944\/christmas_sweets_002.jpg 776w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"106892\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08193944\/christmas_sweets_007-696x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08193944\/christmas_sweets_007-696x1024.jpg 696w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08193944\/christmas_sweets_007-340x500.jpg 340w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08193944\/christmas_sweets_007.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-christmas-cakes-amp-christmas-sweets-for-take-out\">Christmas Cakes and Christmas Sweets for Take-out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the weeks before Christmas, all supermarkets, convenience stores, and bakeries are papered with advertisements for their Christmas cakes, which you often have to pre-order if you want to have one for Christmas Eve. <strong>Many people in Japan opt for <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/why-kfc-japan-christmas-tradition\/\">a special Christmas bucket from KFC<\/a> and a strawberry shortcake for their Christmas dinner. <\/strong>However, the Christmas cake selection has become huge over the years, and nowadays it is hard to choose. Do you want to go for the regular strawberry shortcake, or do you prefer a chocolate cake, matcha, or something with cute characters?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08211644\/christmas_sweets_008-1024x414.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08211644\/christmas_sweets_008-1024x414.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08211644\/christmas_sweets_008-500x202.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/08211644\/christmas_sweets_008.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>While the Christmas cake is mainly for Christmas day itself, you can buy other sweets for take-out during December at many shops around Japan. <strong>Many coffee shops like Starbucks and Tullys have special drinks for Christmas.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/krispykreme.jp\/news\/13250\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Krispy Kreme Doughnuts<\/a> sells cute doughnuts looking like Santa Claus, a snowman, a reindeer, or a Christmas tree. Or you purchase a cute fruity reindeer crepe at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DDD8QO8S22M\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Creperie Tirol<\/a> in Tokyo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"638\" data-id=\"106886\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/05210021\/christmas_sweets_001-1024x638.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/05210021\/christmas_sweets_001-1024x638.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/05210021\/christmas_sweets_001-500x312.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/05210021\/christmas_sweets_001.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"702\" data-id=\"106884\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/05210022\/christmas_sweets_004-1024x702.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/05210022\/christmas_sweets_004-1024x702.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/05210022\/christmas_sweets_004-500x343.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/05210022\/christmas_sweets_004.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"705\" data-id=\"106885\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/05210022\/christmas_sweets_003-1024x705.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/05210022\/christmas_sweets_003-1024x705.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/05210022\/christmas_sweets_003-500x344.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/05210022\/christmas_sweets_003.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Don&#8217;t miss out on these Christmas treats for take-out.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1cundKo9gveu3SY8yCWobVQtODckskAo&amp;ehbc=2E312F&amp;hl=en\" width=\"850\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Christmas time is filled with many sweet treats, either at caf\u00e9s, restaurants, for take-out or at one of Japan&#8217;s many Christmas markets. 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