My Oshi? Healing Japanese Sweets

When it comes to an "oshi" (favorite),
it would be nice to have someone like
an idol or an actor,
but I don't really have anyone like that.

Something I'd spend money on
to feel healed...
I do have favorite artists,
but I find it hard to really get into "oshi-katsu" (supporting a favorite).

However!

It doesn't have to be a person, right?
If I were to list things that heal me...
I found one!

As I've written in my articles a few times,
my oshi is...

Japanese sweets.

It's not like I'm so particular that I need
the so-and-so from such-and-such long-established shop,
but as long as I have Japanese sweets,
I can spend my time peacefully.
(Also, sweet potatoes 🍠 are healing too, lol)

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There is always some kind of Japanese sweet
hidden at my desk at work.

Among them, one I can't do without lately is
the COOP "Hitokuchi (Bite-sized) Series"!
They're individually wrapped, have a long shelf life,
and you can eat them without getting your hands dirty!!

They'd probably be good for marathons or hiking too,
though I don't know for sure.

When I'm working at the office,

GRRRRR🔥

there are times when I get like that, right?
(Is it just me? I see...)
When that happens, this is the one.

It's a handy 14g size,
yet the taste is quite authentic.
The sweetness of the yokan. The perfect touch of salt.
It's seriously delicious!!

There's even a different version lately!

This one is shockingly delicious too!
It's softer than the salted yokan
and has a rich sweet potato flavor!
For a sweet potato lover who also loves Japanese sweets,
it's just irresistible.

And one more!

This one comes out when summer arrives:
Brown sugar warabi mochi!
Since it's warabi mochi, it's so bouncy and chewy.

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Right now, these three types are sitting in my desk drawer (lol).
I have to make sure I don't eat too much...
But I end up eating them anyway 😅

I can't keep fresh Japanese sweets at the office, but
I can keep these, right?!
These little guys are by my side (lol).
They are essential items ✨

These are my true "Oshi" (favorites) 😊

By the way, I am definitely not
a shill for COOP.
Adding "san" to COOP
seems to be a common habit for people around Kobe.

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