A limited-time fair called "Amarin COLLECTION" is set to open on April 24, 2026 (Friday), running simultaneously at two cafes: 1110 CAFE/BAKERY in Kawaguchi, Saitama, and BROOKS GREENLIT CAFE in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. The event features "Amarin," a rare premium strawberry grown exclusively by a select group of licensed farmers within Saitama Prefecture.
Because distribution outside Saitama is limited, Amarin has gained a reputation as a "phantom strawberry." It is prized for its high sugar content and mellow acidity, and has taken the highest gold award at the Japan Vegetable Sommelier Association's "National Strawberry Championship."
1110 CAFE/BAKERY (Kawaguchi, Saitama)
AMARIN AN BLISS — Amarin and Anko Open Sandwich
Price: ¥880 (tax included)
A country-style loaf fermented with flower yeast serves as the base for this open sandwich, topped with coconut soy milk cream, organic anko (sweet red bean paste), and fresh Amarin strawberries. A garnish of edible flowers grown pesticide-free by Yokoyama Farm — not generally available in stores — completes the presentation. Each bite brings together the depth of Japanese-style flavors and the bright freshness of the fruit, making this a dessert built on a gradual shift of tastes.
Amarin Fermented Soda
Price: ¥700 (tax included)
Based on the fermented sparkling tea "_SHIP KOMBUCHA," this soda is paired with a house-made Amarin syrup. Stirring just before drinking brings the flavors together — the soft tartness of fermentation melds with the sweetness of Amarin, with lime adding a refreshing aromatic note.
Store Information — 1110 CAFE/BAKERY
- Location: 5-4-1 Ryouke, Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture 332-0004
- Phone: 048-229-1085
- Hours: Weekdays 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM / Weekends & Holidays 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last order 4:00 PM)
- Closed: Mondays
- Seats: 44 (indoor and terrace; pets welcome on terrace / Free Wi-Fi / power outlets available)
- Website: https://1110cafe-bakery.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1110_cafe_bakery
BROOKS GREENLIT CAFE (Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo)
THE Amarin Smoothie
Price: ¥2,000 (tax included)
Daily limit: 10 servings (while supplies last)
This drink uses Amarin strawberries generously alongside the fermented sparkling tea "_SHIP KOMBUCHA." The concentrated sweetness and refreshing acidity combine in a drink that shifts from fresh fruitiness to a creamy richness when the soy milk cream is mixed in.
THE Amarin BOWL
Price: ¥3,000 (tax included)
Daily limit: 5 servings (while supplies last)
A dessert bowl limited to five servings per day, with Amarin strawberries arranged like a large bloom. Visually striking from any angle, it layers the intense sweetness of Amarin, the richness of soy milk cream, and the crunch of fermented granola — a combination that holds interest all the way to the final spoonful.
Store Information — BROOKS GREENLIT CAFE
- Location: MIDORI.so 1F, 1-7-12 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062
- Phone: 03-4400-1662
- Hours: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Seats: 30 (pets welcome / Free Wi-Fi / power outlets available)
- Website: https://www.brooks-greenlitcafe.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooks_greenlit_cafe/
