Everyone in Japan knows Hokkaido’s sweets, “Shiroi Koibito.” Ishiya Co., Ltd.was an ordinary candy maker to begin with, but utilizing quality ingredients in Hokkaido changed them into the producer of the classic dessert. More than 40 years passed since its beginning, but it is still the beloved souvenir of Hokkaido to this day.
“Shiroi Koibito” is the French cookies, Langue de chat, that sandwich the originally-blended white chocolate. It melts on your tongue, leaving mild sweetness. The contrast of crisp texture and smooth chocolate taste is hard to forget.
The package has kept the same Mt. Rishiri since the beginning, which is Hokkaido’s famous mountain. Take a look at the package. The designer in those days aligned Hokkaido’s tall mountains with Swiss Alps, aiming for the European-level desserts with love for Hokkaido in his heart.
Highlights
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The standard Hokkaido souvenir, ISHIYA’s Shiroi Koibito, has been loved for more than 40 years.
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It began with the founder’s words. Langue de chat and original chocolate creates mellow sweetness for everyone’s liking.
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Take a note of the founder’s wishes in the package design which reflects ISHIYA’s love for Hokkaido.