Father's Day falls on Sunday, June 21st this year. Daimaru Umeda Store has put together a selection of products perfect as heartfelt gifts or for enjoying together as a family. The lineup spans a wide range of genres — from Western confections to Japanese sweets and savory side dishes — all chosen with dads in mind.
Whether it's a meticulously crafted sweet or a savory dish to liven up the dinner table, there's something for every dad's taste and lifestyle, making this special day even more memorable.
Almond Meister — Exclusive Low-Temperature Roasting Technique, Only in Kansai
Almond Meister Refined
Roasted Almond Trial Set — ¥1,080 (tax included)
An affordable trial set from this specialist almond confectionery shop, featuring their signature roasted almonds. It's a rare chance to compare two flavors: "Tokyo Honey," a Tokyo-exclusive variety, and "Osaka Mitarashi," available only at the Daimaru Umeda Store.
- Low-Temperature Roasted Almonds — Nonpareil: California-grown Nonpareil variety almonds, finished without frying or salt. Thanks to the low-temperature roasting method, the skins are not scorched, preserving the natural flavor of the almonds.
- Flavored Almonds — Osaka Mitarashi: Made with Australian almonds, which are rare in domestic distribution. These unique almonds are seasoned with sweet-savory soy sauce in the classic Osaka mitarashi style — an exclusive item only at Daimaru Umeda.
- Flavored Almonds — Tokyo Honey: Finished with fragrant honey sourced from the Tama region of Tokyo. Normally sold only in the Tokyo area.
- Flavored Almonds — Truffle Salt: Low-temperature roasted almonds tossed with black truffle salt and granulated sugar for a sweet-savory coating. Known for its distinctive, addictive flavor.
Agemochi Cocoro — A Wide Variety of Rice Crackers
Agemochi Cocoro
Father's Day Limited — Azabu Agedashi Soy Sauce — ¥540 (tax included)
The shop's signature product — crispy deep-fried rice crackers seasoned with dashi soy sauce — returns in a special Father's Day package complete with a necktie tag, making it the perfect gift for dad.
Sweet Treats Dads Actually Love — Enjoy Together as a Family
Riviere — Lemon Langue de Chat — ¥2,376 (tax included) / B1F West
The bright tartness and aroma of freshly squeezed lemon are captured in every bite. A refreshing lemon flavor fills the mouth, with a hint of bitterness accented by the fragrance of bergamot, resulting in a clean and pleasant finish. Father's Day gift tags are also available.
Baby Moncher — Seasonal Dojima Roll: Coffee with Powdered Sugar Message — ¥2,248 (tax included) / B1F West
June 19 (Fri) to June 21 (Sun)
A seasonal coffee flavor. Specialty coffee-scented cream, ganache, and jelly are all wrapped together in a coffee-flavored sponge.
Morozoff — Father's Day Grenoble — ¥2,160 (tax included) / B1F West
June 19 (Fri) to June 21 (Sun)
A layered cake of chocolate cream and walnuts sandwiched between chocolate sponge layers, decorated to resemble a vibrant yellow flower.
Wittamer — Gelée au Café Caramel — ¥799 (tax included) / B1F West
Available until July 16 (Thu)
Rich coffee jelly made with stone-oven coffee is layered with mellow cream and caramel mousse. A sophisticated glass dessert where lightly sweetened cream brings out the depth of the coffee flavor.
Nakashima Daishodo — Tamba Chestnut Cake — ¥5,400 (tax included) / B1F West
Generously made with chestnut paste, this moist and smooth cake is packed with large Tamba chestnuts. European chestnuts with a rich sweetness are also included for a delightful contrast in texture. The rum-laced recipe gives it a grown-up edge.
Side Dishes That Go Great with Drinks — Why Not Share a Nightcap with Dad?
Dotonbori Imai — With Gratitude (Limited Quantity) — ¥4,320 (tax included) / B1F East
On sale: June 20 (Sat) and 21 (Sun)
A carefully prepared assortment including simmered conger eel and cucumber with vinegar dressing, dashi rolled egg, and simmered summer vegetables — each dish made with care to delight dad. Quantity is limited, and rice is not included.
Masaokiya — Awa Odori Chicken Thigh Skewer — ¥216 per skewer (tax included) / B1F East
Yakitori made with Tokushima-raised Awa Odori chicken. The meat has a satisfying bite and is full of umami, and it remains delicious even when cooled, making it an ideal home-drinking companion.
Delica Kitchen — House-Special Chicken Liver Simmered Dish — ¥380 per pack (tax included) / B1F East
Each pack is meticulously prepared with thorough blood removal and other prep work to draw out the natural texture and taste of chicken liver. Hatcho miso and oyster sauce are added as secret ingredients to deepen the umami.
Kakiyasu Dining — Platinum Side Dish Set (Large Shrimp Mayo) — ¥1,868 per pack (tax included) / B1F East
A special-occasion hors d'oeuvres set featuring the popular large shrimp in mayo sauce alongside sea bream carpaccio and more.
RF1 — Roast Beef and Fried Burdock Salad — ¥594 per 100g (tax included) / B1F East
Bold, savory flavors that pair perfectly with beer. The combination of roast beef and fried burdock with a garlic-accented dressing is a match made in heaven.
