"Shiroi Koibito Akarenga Sweets Labo" will open in the Sapporo Akarenga Government Building on July 25, 2025! Inside the retro building, you can not only enjoy limited edition sweets such as the "Akarenga Sandwich" and "Shiroi Koibito Soft Serve Ice Cream," but also enjoy the photo spot, capsule toys, and other interactive experiences that take you through the world of a "strange laboratory." This is a new attraction recommended for both tourists and locals.

Hokkaido Prefectural Government Red Brick Building, a Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property

Shiroi Koibito Akarenga sweets labo is located on the first floor of the Hokkaido Prefectural Government Red Brick Building, which will be reopening on July 25, 2025.

The interior has a fun theme park atmosphere

The retro interior of the store, which fits perfectly with the stately red brick government building, is based on the concept of a "lab where a certain professor began researching sweets long before Shiroi Koibito was born." As you'd expect from a lab, it's equipped with various pipes, gears, and other equipment, making you want to explore every nook and cranny.

Shiroi Koibito Snow Globe: A place you'll want to step inside and take photos

The store is full of fun gimmicks, such as the "Shiroi Koibito Snow Globe," which is sure to become a hugely popular photo spot, the "Sweets Happy Machine," which activates with original coins you receive after spending over 2,000 yen, and the "Hakase's Capsule Toy Machine," which dispenses Shiroi Koibito merchandise and other items when you put a coin in the professor's trunk and turn the handle! It's just like having fun at a theme park.

The Professor's Capsule Toy Machine

And then there's the sweets! You can purchase a variety of sweets at the counter inside the store and enjoy them on the spot.

"Red Brick Sandwich" is a store-exclusive dessert that can only be eaten here

"Red Brick Sandwich" (450 yen each, 2,250 yen for a box of 5)

A must-try is the store-exclusive "Red Brick Sandwich" (450 yen each, 2,250 yen for a box of five). It's a cute octagonal cookie sandwich inspired by the octagonal tower, the symbol of the Red Brick Government Building.

Observing the work through the glass

Each item is handmade by a craftsman in the store, and you can enjoy freshly made items on the spot. Depending on the timing, you may be able to observe the craftsman's amazing dexterity.

Brick-colored cookies that represent the French bond of the red brick government building

The cookies, which even replicate the brick-stacking technique known as "French stacking," are sandwiched with butter cream made with Shiroi Koibito white chocolate and red bean paste made from Hokkaido red beans.

Rich butter cream and luxurious taste

The crispy, fragrant cookie is topped with moist buttercream and a soft white chocolate flavor. Finished with the sweetness of red bean paste, it's a delicious combination that's both satisfying in both taste and volume.

Perfect for a hot day! "Shiroi Koibito Soft Serve Ice Cream"

"Shiroi Koibito Soft Serve Ice Cream" (Mixed/Regular Size 500 yen)

The "Shiroi Koibito Soft Serve" (regular size 500 yen, jumbo size 750 yen) is perfect for this year's hot summer. It comes in three flavors: white, mixed, and black. It is made in a soft serve ice cream machine made by Carpigiani, known among ice cream enthusiasts as the "Ferrari of the soft serve ice cream world," and you can enjoy a delicate, fluffy, and smooth texture.

"White Lover Topping Soft Cream (Chocolate / Strawberry)" (650 yen each)

There is also the "Shiroi Koibito Topped Soft Cream (Chocolate/Strawberry)" (650 yen each), which is topped with Shiroi Koibito and sauce, so it's hard to decide which one to get.

The souvenir corner is spacious and comfortable

In addition to sweets that can be eaten on the spot, the store also stocks souvenirs that you'll want to buy as a memento of your trip.

Proof that you have come to the Red Brick Government Building is the "Ishiya Selection (Red Brick Government Building Limited Package)"

"Ishiya Selection (Red Brick Office Limited Package)" (2,160 yen)

Of course, you can purchase the classic Shiroi Koibito, but if you want something more Red Brick Government Building-themed, we recommend the "Ishiya Selection (Red Brick Government Building Limited Package)" (2,160 yen). This assortment includes popular sweets such as Shiroi Koibito, Midori Kogareyuki, Butter Sable, and Butter Galette.

A small souvenir: "Shiroi Koibito (3 pieces) (red brick packaging)"

"Shiroi Koibito 3-piece set (red brick package)" (324 yen)

A must-have small souvenir is the "Shiroi Koibito 3-piece pack (red brick package)" for 324 yen. It comes with three Shiroi Koibito cookies in a package featuring the red brick government building. Buy lots to share with friends or keep as a snack for yourself. This is sure to be a big hit.

The charms, magnets, and other Shiroi Koibito merchandise are also cute.

Shiroi Koibito Akarenga Sweets Labo opened on July 25, 2025. It is a shop that can be enjoyed by locals as well as tourists visiting Sapporo, Hokkaido.

The Hokkaido Red Brick Government Building is full of things to see

The Red Brick Government Building, a nationally designated important cultural property that has been reborn after a five-year major renovation, is full of things to see! If you stop by the Red Brick Government Building, be sure to visit Shiroi Koibito Akarenga sweets labo.