Wako Annexe's Cake & Chocolate Shop is launching a new addition to its prestigious Premier series: Premier Bijoux de fraise – Strawberry Jewel, a luxurious strawberry shortcake that embodies the essence of Ginza's refined elegance.
About the Premier Series
The Premier series represents the pinnacle of Wako's confectionery craftsmanship, pursuing excellence from ingredient selection to production methods. These cakes are designed to elevate special moments beyond the ordinary, featuring carefully selected premium ingredients and meticulously calculated layered structures that showcase the patissier's refined techniques. Each creation embodies Wako's aesthetic sensibility, truly living up to the "Premier" (highest grade) name.
The cakes are approximately 1.5 times larger than standard size, perfect for sharing or for indulging in a luxurious personal treat.
Premier Bijoux de fraise – Strawberry Jewel
Price: ¥5,616 (tax included)
Available: January 3, 2026 (Sat) to March 31, 2026 (Tue)
Size: 10cm diameter, approximately 6.5cm height
This third addition to the Premier series captures the vibrant beauty of seasonal Amaou strawberries combined with Ginza's signature sophistication in a single cake.
The Amaou strawberry brand takes its name from the first letters of the Japanese words for "red, round, large, and delicious." This luxurious shortcake features a moist sponge baked with Hokkaido wheat flour and Tokushima Wasanbon sugar, layered with three types of cream: fresh cream, strawberry cream, and custard cream. Generous slices of Amaou strawberries are layered throughout.
Note: Premier Bijoux de fraise is available in limited quantities and may sell out.
Limited-Time Amaou Parfait
Price: ¥3,520 (tax included)
Available: January 3, 2026 (Sat) to March 31, 2026 (Tue)
The Amaou Parfait allows guests to fully savor the authentic flavor of seasonal Amaou strawberries. This layered parfait features fresh, juicy Amaou strawberries with their beautiful glossy red color, complemented by rosé wine jelly and mascarpone cream that enhance the strawberries' natural appeal.
The refreshing acidity of strawberries harmonizes with gentle richness, while careful attention to mouthfeel and texture variations creates a light, delicate finish. This vibrant creation evokes the arrival of spring.
Meet the Pastry Chef
Chef Patissier: Yudai Ono
- Graduated from Culinary Arts College
- 2013: Joined Patisserie La Vie Douce
- Appointed Pastry Chef at Ogasawara Hakushaku-tei (Michelin 1-star)
- 2022: Appointed Sous Chef Patissier at Wako
- April 2024: Appointed Chef Patissier
Major Awards:
- 2017: Japan Cake Show – Sugar Art Division: Bronze Medal
- 2018: Uchiumi Cup Junior Division: Silver Medal, Japan Cake Award – Sugar Art Division: Bronze Medal
Wako Annexe
Location: Wako Annexe, 4-4-8 Ginza, Chuo-ku (Immediate walk from Tokyo Metro Ginza Station Exit B1)
Hours:
- 2F Tea Salon: 10:30 AM – last order 7:00 PM (Sundays and holidays: last order 6:30 PM)
- 1F Cake & Chocolate Shop: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM (Sundays and holidays: until 7:00 PM)
Closed: Open year-round (except during New Year holidays)
Official Website: https://www.wako.co.jp/
Social Media:
- Gourmet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gourmet_wako_ginza_tokyo/
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