Just when you think autumn is finally in the air, Christmas news has already arrived from the sweets world.

On October 20th, the Pastry Shop at the Hyatt Regency Tokyo will begin accepting reservations for a wide variety of Christmas cakes. Pastry chef and baker Koichi Sato has created five original new cakes, blending authentic French flair with style and using the finest ingredients.

The "Bushron" (8,000 yen), which is limited to 30 pieces, is modeled after a tree stump. It features a double-tiered mousse made with Domori's "Arriba" chocolate biscuits, Mariage, Freres Earl Grey mousse cream, caramelized macadamia nuts, and Crustian, allowing you to enjoy a variety of aromas and flavors all at once. The "Beurre de Noël" (3,100 yen), modeled after tree ornaments, will be available in a limited edition of 50. The three balls are made in the style of Sato's specialty chocolate gateau, each with a different flavor. Other not-to-be-missed masterpieces include the "Buche de Noël Chocolat" (3,800 yen), made with 100% chocolate; the "Buche de Fraise" (3,700 yen), based on white chocolate and strawberries; and the "Jardin de Fraise" (5,000 yen), accented with the tartness of strawberries, mascarpone, and pineapple. In addition to the five new products, there will also be other sweets perfect for the holiday season. A variety of sweets from the Alsace region in northwestern France, known for its Christmas markets, will be available. The "Kuglof" (1,000 yen), a staple of Alsace's "special occasions," and the "Pain de Noël" (1,600 yen), a traditional pastry beloved for generations in the region, are both reasonably priced, making it fun to buy a large batch and share them with friends. Along with the soft and fluffy "Pain d'Epice" (1,800 yen), made with honey and spices, these pair well with cheese and wine and make perfect treats for a home party. Also on offer are "Confiture Noël" (600 yen), a spiced confection made with semi-dried apricots, raisins, figs, orange and lemon confit, and almonds, and "Stollen" (2,700 yen), a staple of the German Christmas season. It'll probably take a while to try them all. Instead, you'll be able to fully enjoy the Christmas season without just focusing on Christmas Eve.