Christmas 2020 is predicted to see an increase in stay-at-home consumption due to new lifestyles. While people are refraining from going out, they want a different, more special Christmas than ever before. This year's theme is "A Gorgeous Christmas to Enjoy with a Small Group." We offer a wide range of cakes to brighten up your Christmas at home, including gorgeous chocolate cakes by chocolatiers, sophisticated hotel-made strawberry shortcakes, cakes with elaborate motifs by famous pastry chefs, cakes by up-and-coming local pastry chefs in Kanagawa, petit cakes, and assorted cakes. 
This year, we offer approximately 100 varieties, including seven brands making their debut, limited edition items for the 35th anniversary of Sogo Yokohama, and other limited-edition items.
<2020 Christmas Cake Reservations Overview>
Reservations in-store
■Dates: October 1st (Thursday) – December 19th (Saturday) *Hors d'oeuvres only until December 17th (Thursday)
■Reservations venue: B2F = Food section, Special Christmas Reservation Center, Western confectionery section
Reservations by phone (Payment method: Credit card users only)
■Dates: October 1st (Thursday) – December 13th (Sunday), 11am - 4pm each day
■Telephone: 0120 (150) 053
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■Collection period: December 19th (Saturday) – 25th (Friday)
Pickup dates and locations vary by brand. ■Availability: Approximately 100 varieties in total (including catalog and permanent store items) *Images in this release are for illustrative purposes only; prices include tax. Luxury Selection: A Luxurious Christmas Eve for Two Tokyo Marriott Hotel/Noel Chocolat Rose (approx. 12.0cm diameter x 6.0cm height) ¥6,499 (Limited to 100 units) Exclusively available at Sogo Yokohama's 35th anniversary celebrations. From this luxury hotel, renowned for its gorgeous sweets, comes a pistachio crème brûlée wrapped in raspberry chocolate mousse and garnished with bright red chocolate roses.
 
●Apple & Roses / Apple & Roses Tart Bouquet L (approximately 18.0cm diameter x 5.5cm height) 8,856 yen 
First appearance
You'll fall in love with its beauty at first sight. This special cake is made using apples from Shinshu, with slices stacked one by one to resemble a bouquet of roses.
  
 
●Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse/Buche de Noël (approx. 7cm long x 20cm wide x 7.0cm high) 8,640 yen
  First appearance
A harmony of various chocolate flavors, accented with marmalade griottes. Enjoy the delicate balance of gentle sweetness, sourness and bitterness.
 
 
 
◆ L'Atelier Hiro Wakisaka/Noel Negresco Caramel Cafe (approx. 12.0cm long x 12.0cm wide x 3.5cm high) ¥4,860
  First appearance, exclusive to the 35th anniversary of Sogo Yokohama
A popular Musashi-Kosugi patisserie that values aroma. Enjoy a variety of aromas and textures, including hazelnut cream, salted caramel, and coffee jelly.
 
◆Michalac/Buche Chocolate Pecan (approx. length 10.0 x width 8.0 x height 5.5 cm) 4,860 yen 
First appearance
Biscuit chocolate, praline and nut mousse are wrapped in smooth chocolate mousse that melts in your mouth.
 
◆Mont Saint Clair/Sapain Le Blanc (approx. length 17.5 x width 12.0 x height 4.0 cm) 5,801 yen 
Limited to the 35th anniversary of Sogo Yokohama store
A trio of white chocolate, pistachio and raspberry, reminiscent of Mont Saint Clair's specialty Célavy. A blissful taste that shines with the light of Christmas Eve.
 
 
 
 
 
◆La Boutique de Joël Robuchon / Noël Fraise (approx. 14.0cm diameter x 4.5cm height) ¥5,832
  Exclusively available at Sogo Yokohama and Seibu Ikebukuro Main Stores
Be enchanted by the lustrous red glaze. Enjoy the sweet and tart taste, aroma, and texture of strawberries and raspberries.
 
◆Enoki Tei/Noel Chocolat Fraise (approx. diameter 15.0 x height 5.0 cm) 4,428 yen 
Exclusive sale for the 35th anniversary of Sogo Yokohama store
White chocolate mousse combined with strawberry jelly. The bright pink mousse is sure to look great on social media.
 
◆ Cacao Sampaka/Rosado Teddy Bear (approximately 12.0cm in diameter x 3.5cm in height) 12,960 yen 
Exclusively sold at Seibu and Sogo
This adorable bear is decorated with a bright red heart. A chocolate cake that spreads the mellow aroma of cacao.
 
 
 
 
 
◆Palace Hotel Tokyo / Gâteau aux Fraises (approx. 12.0cm diameter x 5.5cm height) ¥4,320 
First appearance
Strawberry shortcake shaped like a flower. Kirsch-flavored strawberries are sandwiched between the cakes for a sophisticated taste.
 
◆Patisserie La Mare de Chaya/Party Fraise (approx. length 28.0 x width 28.0 x height 20.0 cm)
10,800 yen Exclusively available at Sogo Yokohama store
A two-tiered strawberry shortcake decorated with fruit and Christmas ornaments to create an exciting feeling.
 
◆Shinjuku Takano/Fraise Noel (approximately 18.0cm in diameter x 9.0cm in height) 21,600 yen 
Limited to the 35th anniversary of Sogo Yokohama store
A sponge cake sandwiched with muskmelon and strawberries.A cute cake with strawberries shaped like a tree.
 
 
 
 
 
◆C Cube / Hokkaido Christmas Shortcake (approx. 10.5cm diameter x 6.5cm height) ¥2,592
First appearance
The moist sponge cake, original Chantilly ice cream made with Hokkaido raw milk, and the tartness of strawberries are a perfect match.
 
 
 
◆Atelier Anniversary/Victoria Christmas (Box size: 21.5cm long x 27.5cm wide x 11.0cm high) ¥4,320
 
Enjoy choosing from a variety of gorgeous piece cakes presented in a jewelry box-like box. ★Cake Types★
2 Christmas Mont Blancs
2 Merry Merry Shortcakes
2 Joyful Lemon Cheese Tarts
 
 
 
 
◆Hotel New Otani / Christmas Hors d'oeuvres ¥16,200
Made with carefully selected ingredients and utilizing French culinary techniques, these flavors are perfect for Christmas Eve.
(Contents: Roast beef, beef stew, marinated salmon, marinated octopus, crab and colorful vegetable terrine, pate de campagne, artichokes, chicken galantine, smoked duck, marinated shrimp and mussels, dried figs and broccoli, olives, foie gras pudding [in a cocotte], burdock root stewed in red wine, Brussels sprouts, marinated mushrooms, cherry tomato confit, serves 3-4, 1 pack)
 
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This year, we offer approximately 100 varieties, including seven brands making their debut, limited edition items for the 35th anniversary of Sogo Yokohama, and other limited-edition items.
<2020 Christmas Cake Reservations Overview>
Reservations in-store
■Dates: October 1st (Thursday) – December 19th (Saturday) *Hors d'oeuvres only until December 17th (Thursday)
■Reservations venue: B2F = Food section, Special Christmas Reservation Center, Western confectionery section
Reservations by phone (Payment method: Credit card users only)
■Dates: October 1st (Thursday) – December 13th (Sunday), 11am - 4pm each day
■Telephone: 0120 (150) 053
*************************************************************************
■Collection period: December 19th (Saturday) – 25th (Friday)
Pickup dates and locations vary by brand. ■Availability: Approximately 100 varieties in total (including catalog and permanent store items) *Images in this release are for illustrative purposes only; prices include tax. Luxury Selection: A Luxurious Christmas Eve for Two Tokyo Marriott Hotel/Noel Chocolat Rose (approx. 12.0cm diameter x 6.0cm height) ¥6,499 (Limited to 100 units) Exclusively available at Sogo Yokohama's 35th anniversary celebrations. From this luxury hotel, renowned for its gorgeous sweets, comes a pistachio crème brûlée wrapped in raspberry chocolate mousse and garnished with bright red chocolate roses.

●Apple & Roses / Apple & Roses Tart Bouquet L (approximately 18.0cm diameter x 5.5cm height) 8,856 yen
First appearance
You'll fall in love with its beauty at first sight. This special cake is made using apples from Shinshu, with slices stacked one by one to resemble a bouquet of roses.
 
 ●Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse/Buche de Noël (approx. 7cm long x 20cm wide x 7.0cm high) 8,640 yen
A harmony of various chocolate flavors, accented with marmalade griottes. Enjoy the delicate balance of gentle sweetness, sourness and bitterness.

Bitter & Sweet: Surrounded by Sweet Aromas
◆ L'Atelier Hiro Wakisaka/Noel Negresco Caramel Cafe (approx. 12.0cm long x 12.0cm wide x 3.5cm high) ¥4,860
A popular Musashi-Kosugi patisserie that values aroma. Enjoy a variety of aromas and textures, including hazelnut cream, salted caramel, and coffee jelly.

◆Michalac/Buche Chocolate Pecan (approx. length 10.0 x width 8.0 x height 5.5 cm) 4,860 yen
First appearance
Biscuit chocolate, praline and nut mousse are wrapped in smooth chocolate mousse that melts in your mouth.

◆Mont Saint Clair/Sapain Le Blanc (approx. length 17.5 x width 12.0 x height 4.0 cm) 5,801 yen
Limited to the 35th anniversary of Sogo Yokohama store
A trio of white chocolate, pistachio and raspberry, reminiscent of Mont Saint Clair's specialty Célavy. A blissful taste that shines with the light of Christmas Eve.

Art & Surprise: The Sweet Magic of Christmas
◆La Boutique de Joël Robuchon / Noël Fraise (approx. 14.0cm diameter x 4.5cm height) ¥5,832
Be enchanted by the lustrous red glaze. Enjoy the sweet and tart taste, aroma, and texture of strawberries and raspberries.

◆Enoki Tei/Noel Chocolat Fraise (approx. diameter 15.0 x height 5.0 cm) 4,428 yen
Exclusive sale for the 35th anniversary of Sogo Yokohama store
White chocolate mousse combined with strawberry jelly. The bright pink mousse is sure to look great on social media.

◆ Cacao Sampaka/Rosado Teddy Bear (approximately 12.0cm in diameter x 3.5cm in height) 12,960 yen
Exclusively sold at Seibu and Sogo
This adorable bear is decorated with a bright red heart. A chocolate cake that spreads the mellow aroma of cacao.

Love & Strawberry Because I Want to See Your Smile
◆Palace Hotel Tokyo / Gâteau aux Fraises (approx. 12.0cm diameter x 5.5cm height) ¥4,320
First appearance
Strawberry shortcake shaped like a flower. Kirsch-flavored strawberries are sandwiched between the cakes for a sophisticated taste.

◆Patisserie La Mare de Chaya/Party Fraise (approx. length 28.0 x width 28.0 x height 20.0 cm)
10,800 yen
A two-tiered strawberry shortcake decorated with fruit and Christmas ornaments to create an exciting feeling.

◆Shinjuku Takano/Fraise Noel (approximately 18.0cm in diameter x 9.0cm in height) 21,600 yen
Limited to the 35th anniversary of Sogo Yokohama store
A sponge cake sandwiched with muskmelon and strawberries.A cute cake with strawberries shaped like a tree.

Petit cake
◆C Cube / Hokkaido Christmas Shortcake (approx. 10.5cm diameter x 6.5cm height) ¥2,592
First appearance
The moist sponge cake, original Chantilly ice cream made with Hokkaido raw milk, and the tartness of strawberries are a perfect match.

Assorted cake
◆Atelier Anniversary/Victoria Christmas (Box size: 21.5cm long x 27.5cm wide x 11.0cm high) ¥4,320
Enjoy choosing from a variety of gorgeous piece cakes presented in a jewelry box-like box. ★Cake Types★
2 Christmas Mont Blancs
2 Merry Merry Shortcakes
2 Joyful Lemon Cheese Tarts

Cheers: A Toast to This Moment (Hors d'oeuvres)
◆Hotel New Otani / Christmas Hors d'oeuvres ¥16,200
Made with carefully selected ingredients and utilizing French culinary techniques, these flavors are perfect for Christmas Eve.
(Contents: Roast beef, beef stew, marinated salmon, marinated octopus, crab and colorful vegetable terrine, pate de campagne, artichokes, chicken galantine, smoked duck, marinated shrimp and mussels, dried figs and broccoli, olives, foie gras pudding [in a cocotte], burdock root stewed in red wine, Brussels sprouts, marinated mushrooms, cherry tomato confit, serves 3-4, 1 pack)

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