In Ebetsu City, there is a Japanese and Western confectionery shop that locals have visited at least once. It is called "Jurian" and was founded in 1968. What makes Jurian special is the wide variety of products they offer and the fun of freely combining Japanese and Western styles. Let's take a look at what it's all about. It is about a 5-minute walk from JR Nopporo Station. It moved to its current location in 1973 and has been a beloved restaurant ever since. When you enter the store, you are greeted by a truly overwhelming number of sweets, and it seems like there is no way anyone could shop without getting lost. What's more, there are many unique sweets that can only be found at Jurian. This time, we will introduce some recommended products to help you with your shopping. First of all, this! Ebetsu City is known as a brick town, having been manufacturing bricks since the Meiji period. This is where Nopporo Meika Renga Monogatari was born. The dough, which has a color reminiscent of bricks, is a blend of wheat flour and buckwheat flour. It goes perfectly with the white sesame paste inside. The shop's name, "Local Confectionery Juri," is also interesting. At first glance, it looks like a Western-style pastry, but when you try it, you'll be surprised! What's inside is not cream, but white bean paste. But it's a mysterious combination that goes perfectly with the pastry. We also recommend "Nopporoshi," which has become a hot topic because "Hokkaido has Shingen mochi too!" It is eaten with the brown sugar syrup that comes in a small package. It is generously sprinkled with roasted soybean flour from Hokkaido, and is a taste that everyone will love. Let me introduce you to a slightly unique item here. It's "Ebi-no-Mimi Yatsume Tengoku." The name is audacious, and the packaging with a lamprey on it is cute! It's a pie filled with butter-flavored bean paste, and it's crispy and crumbly. Now, let's introduce the most popular item. This is the "Melting Chocolate" which must be refrigerated. You can tell just by looking at it that it's going to be delicious. The soft sponge that crumbles easily and the chocolate cream that has a texture similar to raw chocolate make it clear why this is the most popular item. The popularity of "melt-in-your-mouth chocolate" is catching up with that of "dairy cheesecake." It's rich but not heavy, so even people who don't like cheese can enjoy it. ... I've been introducing it quickly so far, but have you noticed that many of Juri-an's products are individually wrapped? In other words, they are perfect as souvenirs and are delicious to share! There are so many varieties, so be sure to take your time choosing when shopping. <Jurian Confectionery Co., Ltd.> Address: 28-2 Nopporo-cho, Ebetsu City, Hokkaido Phone: 011-383-4156