You’ll find only one thing at this specialist confectionery near Gakugeidaigaku Station – plump, premium ichigo daifuku. This is a popular Japanese sweet, where a whole fresh strawberry is encased in a ball of sweet bean paste and wrapped in a thin outer layer of chewy mochi.
Aka doesn’t use any additives in its ichigo daifuku and all the ingredients are sourced locally, so expect it to taste better than the ones you get from your local supermarket. There are two or three kinds of ichigo daifuku on offer daily, ranging from about ¥390 to ¥580 a pop depending on the type of strawberry. Plus, only 200 of each kind are made per day, so get there early or call and reserve before heading over.