The sweets store "Waffle and Cake Shop R.L." released five types of December-only waffle cakes with Christmas motifs on December 1.

Waffle cakes in Christmas-like colors are also available as souvenirs.
Waffle cakes in Christmas-like colors are also available as souvenirs.

Waffle cakes are the store's signature item, with cream and fruit sandwiched between waffle batter. This time, five types with a Christmas motif will be on sale until December 25.

The lineup includes "Happy Christmas" with strawberry and kiwi pulp, "Strawberry Tree" with strawberry and condensed milk cream sandwiched between matcha green tea batter (130 yen each, tax not included), "Red-Nosed Reindeer" with maple cream and red cherry, and "Christmas Waffle" with orange peel and chocolate. Christmas Night" (120 yen each), which combines orange peel and chocolate to create an "adult" flavor, and "White Snow" (110 yen), which contains vanilla cream and white chocolate chips.

In addition, "Kuru Kuru Waffle," which is cream rolled in waffle dough, also offers seasonal products. Two types will be available: "Chocolat Fromage" (750 yen, December 1 - December 25) and "Marugoto Strawberry & Custard" (950 yen, December 1 - January 4, 2016). Christmas cakes will also be available.