The history of "Baika-tei"
After the Pacific War, my great-grandfather Jiro set up a store in Yanagibashi.
Yanagibashi Bridge is one of the historical bridges located between Chuo Ward and Taito Ward in Tokyo, and has a long history.
Yanagibashi, which has existed since the Edo period, is particularly closely connected to the streets, entertainment, and culture of Edo. At the time, it was a town lined with restaurants along the Sumida River and frequented by many geisha. Kofuku Mochi was created there. It is a sweet created in the 1950s that "pursues the fluffy texture and simple yet delicious bean paste that lingers on the tongue."
Going back in time, I have heard that Baikatei was a confectioner who came to Edo as a bill-holder for Tokugawa Ieyasu. The confectioner Baikatei was established in Odenmacho in 1850.
The founder has a natural love for new things and an unrivaled sweet tooth.
I have heard that this was fortunate for him as a confectioner, as it enabled him to create a wide variety of creative sweets.
In the middle of the Meiji era, Ichitaro discovered the flavor of green peas and
The idea was to somehow turn that beautiful light green color into a confectionery, and so the prototype for the current "Mikasayama" was born.
Later, the "Three-Color Plum Monaka" was invented, which faithfully reproduces the plump shape of a plum flower.
It has long been loved by locals for its unchanging "gentle taste."
Please enjoy the traditional taste that has been preserved until now.
"Even in a harsh world, it's good to have sweet things"
I'll say it again, but our Japanese sweets
To those who eat it,
Peace and tranquility
If I could carry it,
This is something I always hope for.
To become a store that is loved by everyone
I will do my best,
We look forward to your continued support.
Japanese sweets are works of art.
Japanese sweets made by artisans
It reflects their personality.
Always with a single-minded heart
Putting my soul into each and every one
We are making it.