This year marks the 73rd anniversary of the Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store's "73rd Kyoto Specialties Rakushu Exhibition," one of the few large-scale department store events to bring together Kyoto's long-established stores. Based on the overall theme of "An encounter between 'Ancient Kyoto' and 'New Kyoto,'" the event will express tradition and culture through "beauty," "skill," and "taste," proposing a new, high-quality lifestyle in Kyoto.


A new type of sweets created by a long-established confectionery shop

[Exquisite yokan that pairs perfectly with red bean paste and sweet potato toast!]


Sliced yokan (baked sweet potato) 594 yen
An autumn-only flavor has been released from this "new style of Japanese sweets" created by a long-established shop. When you put it on bread and toast it, it tastes like a rich sweet potato with a subtle scent of cinnamon.


【A Japanese x Western collaboration sweet, with warabimochi from a famous shop turned into a Mont Blanc!】


〈Funnosuke Chaya〉 Hon-Nama Warabimochi Mont Blanc Kojitsu 1,944 yen
Made with high-quality real bracken flour, wasanbon sugar, starch, and other ingredients, Kojitsu remains soft even when cooled. Hojicha tea is kneaded into the Kojitsu, which is topped with whipped chestnuts in the style of a Mont Blanc and garnished with chestnuts in their skins. Enjoy this new Mont Blanc-style warabimochi this fall.


【A new sensation! Mont Blanc in soup form】


【Eat-in】＜Chorakukan＞ Mont Blanc in soup form (with drink) 2,800 yen
Chorakukan, located within Maruyama Park and known for its afternoon tea, will be introducing a special "Mont Blanc" this time. Enjoy this Mont Blanc made with plenty of domestic Japanese chestnuts and topped with a rum-flavored anglaise sauce.


Abundant autumn flavors!


【Pre-order sales at Isetan Mitsukoshi Online Store】 *Pre-order period: Until 10am on Sunday, October 16th
Chestnut Dorayaki *Limited to 60 pieces per day, 216 yen
Narumi Mochi Main Store, known for its red rice, is also introducing chestnut dorayaki this time. Enjoy the combination of the texture of candied chestnuts and the coarse bean paste made with large red beans.



【Pre-order sales at Isetan Mitsukoshi Online Store】 *Pre-order period: until 10am on Sunday, October 16th *On sale from Friday, October 21st and Saturday, October 22nd
Yoshiaki Bento *Limit of 2 per person / Limit of 30 per day 6,480 yen
We will be introducing bento boxes from a long-established kaiseki restaurant, only on weekends. This autumn-themed assortment, made with seasonal chestnuts and mushrooms, is visually stunning. Enjoy its refined deliciousness.



＜Izuu＞Mackerel and Eel Platter 4,482 yen
An assortment of "Mackerel Whole Sushi," a traditional flavor enjoyed by a restaurant founded over 240 years ago, and "Eel and Cucumber Whole Sushi," made by slowly cooking white-grilled domestic eel in soil that concentrates its flavor.


Good luck in the New Year! New Year's items made by Kyoto artisans


〈Kyoto Odamasu〉Gold-Decorated Daifuku 165,000 yen *Limited to 3 pieces
Founded in 1959, Kyoto Odamasu established its workshop in Yamashina. They have been carrying on the tradition of Kyoto ceramic dolls, with roots in unglazed dolls dating back to the time of Emperor Suinin. They hand-paint and handcraft Hina dolls, May dolls, lucky charms, and Shishi dolls to express the essence of Kyoto. Since ancient times, white rabbits have been sacred creatures and are said to be messengers of the gods. We have prepared an auspicious zodiac doll for next year, featuring a plump white rabbit decorated with a pattern full of treasures.
*As these are handmade, there may be individual differences.



[Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store Exclusive] Kyoto Tokuriki Print Museum Original Box Set of 2 1,320 yen *Limited to 50 sets
The Tokuriki family began as a family that has been in charge of the Nishi Honganji Temple art studio for generations. They create paper products, crafts, miscellaneous goods, and more, paying homage to the numerous works left behind by the 12th Tokuriki Tomikichiro. This time, we are proposing a limited edition set of two original box sets featuring a Nihonbashi landscape based on ukiyo-e prints of the old Tokaido road, and the Mitsukoshi lion statue. They also make a great New Year's gift.


Event


Kyoto Tokuriki Print Museum - Tsukiji Nishimura "2023 Request Original New Year's Card & Autograph Session"
Tsukiji Nishimura's Handwritten New Year's Card: ¥1,100 (1 card) Original New Year's Card: ¥5,500 (1 handwritten card and 30 printed cards / 31 cards in total) *The cards will be delivered at a later date. Date: Saturday, October 22nd, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Main Building, 7th Floor, Event Hall, B4 Column
Tsuki Nishimura, a popular illustrator known for his heartwarming rabbit designs, will create New Year's cards on the spot upon request. In addition, those who purchase Nishimura's calendar will have their purchase autographed.