Found an interesting site about honeybees being kept in the middle of Tokyo
a couple of months ago. Then when I went to the Ceramic market (Setomono
ichi) in Ningyocho they were passing out leaflets saying that you could see
the honeybees for free! I couldn't pass up the chance and got to see the
bees up close. They are saying that there is a shortage of honeybees....what
would I do without my ROYCE Prafeuille Chocolate Honey!

Here is their blog in Japanese and sometimes English.

Cooler weather is nicer to chocolate so in Tokyo not as many varieties of
chocolates are sold. Delicate "nama" chocolates tend to perspire and melt
due to the humidity and heat. Maybe that is why ROYCE' Ishigaki doesn't
have Nama. Anyway, I will be buying from the internet from September since I
haven't found any special event shops where I am located. Besides, the
September limited edition chocolate is Marron (chestnut) and I am sure that
it will be wonderful!


ROYCE' Ishigaki

Do you remember my blog about Karinto previously? This is the same Japanese confectionery karinto and is covered with Kukoto Chocolate (Brown Sugar Chocolate) instead of milk chocolate. The brown sugar from the southern islands has the aroma of molasses and the unrefined taste is great.


Kokuto Chocolate Karinto 1 Kokuto Chocolate Karinto 2


Kokuto Chocolate Karinto 3 Kokuto Chocolate Karinto 4

These 6 pieces of moist round cakes has raw chocolate kneaded into it so that it has depth yet a delicate cacao taste. Also they have added grind orange peel so that it has a freshness. The top of the cake has chopped hazelnuts so that you have a crunchy top and a soft bottom. This is all coated with a thin coating of chocolate which is bitter and balances well with the sweetness of the cake inside.


Gateau Ganache 1 Gateau Ganache 2


Gateau Ganache 3

Another ROYCE' Ishigakigima series. The outer layer is uses brown sugar. The chocolate cream center is red beans from Hokkaido Tokachi, brown sugar and chopped chocolate. Brown sugar is used is produced in Iriomote Island. Lots of manju uses buckwheat so it was different however a bit heavy.


Kokuto Choco Man 1 Kokuto Choco Man 2


Kokuto Choco Man 3 Kokuto Choco Man 4

ROYCE' Ishigaki! These 6 moist cakes are delightful flavored with 100% Shikuwasa juice (a bitter citrus fruit which is grown in Okinawa) and passion fruit juice.The passion fruit is reminiscent of a colorful tropical suns and a acidity of SHIKUWASA is refreshing. You can enjoy the pleasant aftertaste of the sweet and slightly sour aromas.


Uchina Fruit financier 1 Uchina Fruit financier 2