The long-established Japanese confectionery shop “Tsuruhei” is a renowned local specialty store beloved by the people of Kitakyushu for many years. Its signature products include “Pontsuku,” featuring a fluffy, moist sponge cake wrapped around cream, and “Kokura Nikki,” created in homage to a Meiji-era literary master. The shop offers a selection of Japanese sweets meticulously crafted with a focus on ingredients and traditional methods. Perfect for tea time, they are also popular as gifts for loved ones. At the Amu Plaza Kokura store, products are labeled as vegan-friendly and Muslim-friendly, ensuring a wider range of customers can choose with confidence.