When you are in Osaka, there is a sweet smell that comes from nowhere in particular. The source of the smell is baby castellas. A baby castella is a type of a round-shaped baked confectionery made with castella-like dough. People named it “baby castella” for its small and cute appearance. It has a very nice texture that is slightly crispy outside and fluffy inside. There are many baby castella shops in the Kansai region for various reasons, one of them being the fact that it originated in the region.

Out of all the popular baby castella shops, there is one, Kasuterano Akachan, which is so popular that there is always a line of people waiting. People are attracted not only to its wonderful taste, but also to the cute face drawn on each piece. Also, the unique catch phrases such as “Would you be our foster parents?” and “We were raised by loving and protective parents” are another thing that probably appeals to people’s minds.

Just looking at these faces gives you a warm feeling.

Kasuterano Akachan offers a variety of flavors including Plain, Chocolate, Chocolate Chip, Matcha, and Earl Grey. You should also check out their seasonal flavors, such as Chocolate Orange, that changes once a month.

Find your favorite one from a wide variety of flavors.

The couple, TiTi HaHa, breathes life into baby castellas. On their official Instagram account, they post a variety of content such as new product and pop-up information as well as posts about their work.

The baby castellas at Kasuterano Akachan remain moist even after they cool. You can keep them at room temperature, and they still taste great on the next day, so they would definitely be a perfect souvenir for your precious ones. Some fans of the shop order the castellas to go, take them back home, and add some originality by putting vanilla ice cream on castellas’ heads to make them look as if they are washing their hair or by using a chocolate spray to give them hair.

Don’t forget to visit Kasuterano Akachan when you visit Osaka. The tasty and cute-looking baby castellas will make your stroll in the town even more enjoyable.

■DATA Kasuterano Akachan Address: 1F Sunrise Sekime No. 3, 1-18-10 Sekime, Joto-ku, Osaka Official Website: https://kasutera2022.base.shop/ ​ https://lit.link/kasuteranoakachan01 ​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kasuterano_akachan/

(Information as of June 2024)

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