Shibuya goes to the canine within the cutest approach doable–and now you can take them dwelling to share with household and associates.
Japanese way of life model Felissimo is normally the place we feed our dependancy for cute cat items, however this time, it’s the doggos which have captured our hearts–particularly, mini marshmallows that pay homage to the Akita Inu breed of native Japanese canine, which is a delegated Pure Monument of Japan.
Felissimo’s humorous sub-brand You+Extra! started providing on-line gross sales of the brand new treats, referred to as Too Cute to Eat Mini Japanese-style Akita Inu Marshmallows, on October 17. They’re much like the cat marshmallows and Shiba Inu marshmallows that we’ve seen from the model previously, however this time, they arrive in two totally different variations.
The primary model options a normal Akita Inu face design with three totally different coat and colour patterns. Akita Inu are fairly massive and floofy in actual life, making them good for illustration in squishable, squeezable marshmallow type.
▼ Simply take a look at these amusing expressions! Their faces are 100-percent squish-worthy.
The marshmallows themselves are comprised of egg whites and agar-agar and are full of a tasty chocolate paste.
You may get pleasure from consuming them on their very own or adorning different snacks and scorching drinks with them for a delightfully enjoyable look.
Lastly, they arrive packaged in a beautiful field with an Akita Inu illustration on the lid which is value protecting by itself.
The second model options a particular face design based mostly on probably the most beloved and well-known Akita Inu of all time: Hachiko. These ones are a devoted illustration of the true Hachiko, proper right down to his trademark folded left ear.
Like the overall Akita Inu marshmallows, the Hachiko ones are additionally full of a chocolate paste (be aware: the true Hachiko was not, in reality, full of chocolate).
▼ We will’t get sufficient of these irresistible, squishy cheeks.
Considered one of Felissimo’s strategies for serving the Hachiko marshmallows is to put them on high of a conventional Japanese dessert, like this anmitsu.
Lastly, additionally they come packaged in a classy field, this time with a cute illustration of Hachiko trying over his shoulder in greeting.
Each variations of the mini marshmallows are retailing for 1,944 yen (US$12.77) per field. Even higher, Felissimo has teamed up with the One for Akita Venture, which goals to guard and protect the breed by partnering with retailers who pledge a portion of proceeds to conservation efforts since Akita Inu registrations are presently down greater than 8 p.c from their peak quantity in Japan.
In particular person, the Akita Inu and Hachiko marshmallows may be discovered at JR Akita Station and on the Akita Airport since Akita Prefecture is the birthplace of the breed. Nonetheless, the Hachiko marshmallows may also be present in Tokyo in a spot way more handy for many worldwide vacationers. In spite of everything, there’s no higher place to promote them than within the Shibuya district’s Shibuya Scramble Sq. shopping center, which could be very near the well-known statue of Hachiko the place vacationers line as much as snap an image collectively.
The shop is named Hachifull Shibuya meets Akita and is completely full of any type of Hachiko merchandise that you would be able to dream up.
The mini marshmallows make for a superb memento for your self or your family members out of your journey to Japan. Please be aware, nevertheless, that the Shibuya Hachiko statue can be blocked from public view this 12 months through the days surrounding Halloween–so plan your purchasing and photo-taking within the Shibuya space over the subsequent week accordingly.
Retailer data
Hachifull Shibuya meets Akita / ハチふる SHIBUYA meets AKITA
Deal with: Tokyo-to, Shibuya-ku, Shibuya 2-24-12 Shibuya Scramble Sq., 14th ground
東京都渋谷区渋谷二丁目 24 番 12 号 渋谷スクランブルスクエア 14 階
Open: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
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Supply: PR Occasions, Felissimo
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