Pre-GW Review: A Collection of Recommended "Gifts of Sweets" to Bring to Your Husband's Family♡

2019.04.28 published

Soon it's Golden Week ♡ Have you decided on a "gift" to take to his family? *

Many of you may be returning to your partner's family home together during the long-awaited Golden Week! ♡ When visiting his family, it’s essential to prepare a "gift." Since there are opportunities to visit multiple times a year, you might be wondering about the gifts each time. Here are some recommended souvenirs and tips for choosing a gift! ♡

➡︎ Check out past articles about "gifts" here! *

Recommended Gifts to Take to His Family ①

A classic souvenir from Hokkaido, "LeTAO"! ♡ The most popular item, "Double Fromage," has been chosen for two consecutive years as the Yahoo! Online Order Grand Prize in 2018. *

This fluffy and rich cheesecake is extremely popular due to its soft melting texture. Since it's only available in Hokkaido and online, you’re sure to hear, "Did you order this for us? Thank you!" ♩

The matcha "Uji Matcha Double" features:

☑ Uji matcha crumb

☑ Mascarpone mousse

☑ Matcha baked cheese

☑ Genoise

These four layers are characterized by their exquisite bittersweet taste.

It will surely please not only the parents, but also the grandparents! ♡

➡ Popular No.1 ♡ Check out the details for Double Fromage here! *

Recommended Gifts to Take to His Family ②

We recommend the cheese tart shop "BAKE," which originated in Hokkaido! * While the number of nationwide stores is increasing, it is still mainly concentrated in Kanto, so it will surely delight parents from other regions! ♡

BAKE's cheese tart is known for its rich and fluffy cheese! * It’s said that people still sometimes line up for it! It stays fresh for four days, so no need to worry about eating it right away. Plus, since it’s bite-sized, there's no need to cut it! ♡

➡︎ Find "BAKE" cheese tarts online here! *

Recommended Gifts to Take to His Family ③

Traditional Japanese sweets from the long-standing "Kikunoya" that has been around since the Meiji era are lovely! * Among the various Japanese sweets, we particularly recommend "Fukiyose," which is a registered trademark of Kikunoya. ♡

The beautifully packaged can contains about 30 types of colorful dried sweets! * It’s sure to please as a traditional Japanese sweet that you can enjoy visually before enjoying the taste! ♩ You can also purchase it online. * With a shelf life of about 50 days, it's safe to take along! ♡

➡︎ Shop Edo-style Japanese sweets from "Kikunoya" online here! *

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Recommended Gifts to Take to His Family ④

There may be parents who don't like sweets! * In such cases, an alcoholic gift might be appreciated! ♡

If this Golden Week is not your first time meeting, you can consider alcohol for parents who enjoy drinks! ♩ Asking what kind of alcohol they like could spark some conversation! ♡

➡ Gifts of alcohol can be found here! *

Review before Golden Week ♡ Tips for Choosing a Gift to Take to His Family ①

If you can't think of a gift, it might be good to give a local specialty from your area! ♡ Using the gift as a conversation starter can make it easier to talk. ♩ You can say something like "This sweet is famous in my hometown..." before handing it over! ♡

When traveling by Shinkansen or airplane, purchasing from the souvenir section of the station is also a good idea! Even though it's not prepared in advance, you can gather delicious items from that area, so you're likely to find a gift that will please them! ♡

Review before Golden Week ♡ Tips for Choosing a Gift to Take to His Family ②

If you're unsure about which sweets to choose, opt for individually packaged items! ♡ This way, they can enjoy them little by little, and there's no need to cut them! * Try looking around department stores! ♩

Review before Golden Week ♡ Tips for Choosing a Gift to Take to His Family ③

A recommended approach for brides-to-be is to take potential mini gifts! * Since these are items you will hand out at your wedding, you would want to hear opinions from various people! ♡ Combining "local specialties + potential mini gifts" or "souvenirs purchased at the station + potential mini gifts" makes for a great gift package as well! ♡

"Gifts" that can also spark conversations are a must-have! ♡

A "gift" is something you must prepare when visiting his family! * Instead of overthinking it, consider it a way to start conversations with his parents when choosing! ♡