The Pastry Shop inside Meiji Kinenkan in Minato, Tokyo has a new autumn-limited cake, "L'Automne", available from Monday, October 5, 2026. The name is French for "autumn." The cake is inspired by the warm, toasty aroma of hojicha (roasted green tea) that people look forward to enjoying from autumn into winter, and it aims for the taste of a "hojicha latte."
A "Hojicha Latte" That Comes Together in the Mouth
This autumn-limited cake puts the toasty aroma of hojicha front and center and layers it with a mellow milk flavor. A moist, baked hojicha cake layer is topped with smooth hojicha mousse, and the two are designed to blend gently in the mouth.
A light-tasting ganache is tucked in between, using the depth of chocolate to make the hojicha aroma more distinct. A mascarpone mousse adds a rich milk flavor, giving the cake the mellow feel of sipping a warm hojicha latte. It is finished with whipped cream lightly scented with yuzu, which comes into season from autumn into winter. The refreshing accent brings out the depth of the hojicha.
A Warm Design That Reflects Autumn Scenery
To give the cake an autumn look, it is finished in brown and white tones inspired by a hojicha latte. A circle of chocolate decoration is layered over the round cake to create a design with rhythm. Inspired by autumn leaves and fallen leaves piled on top of one another, and by the warm, deep colors of the season, the combination of ingredients and even small details of the appearance were carefully worked out.
Comment From Pastry Chef Yuta Yamamoto (山元雄太)
"Hojicha is a classic ingredient that can be enjoyed all year round, but this time I chose it as the main ingredient with a scene in mind: enjoying warm, fragrantly roasted hojicha from autumn into winter. We put a lot of thought into every detail, from the flavor composition to the design, but I would be truly happy if customers could set the complicated parts aside and simply think, 'That hojicha cake was really delicious,' and be left with a pleasant lingering aftertaste. Please enjoy a moment that warms the heart as autumn deepens."
Product Details
- Product: L'Automne
- Availability: From Monday, October 5, 2026
- Price: ¥864 (tax included), takeout
Notes:
- Sold at the Pastry Shop inside Meiji Kinenkan.
- No alcohol is used.
- The sales period may change.
Location
Meiji Kinenkan is at 2-2-23 Moto-Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo. It is a 3-minute walk from Shinanomachi Station (JR Chuo-Sobu Line), a 6-minute walk from Aoyama-itchome Station (Ginza, Hanzomon, and Oedo lines; Exit 2), and a 6-minute walk from Kokuritsu-kyogijo Station (Oedo Line; Exit A1).
