Grace Dew Fruits Jelly (恵みのしずく)
I brought a box of these fruit jellies for my friend when I traveled to the US and stayed at her house. They were an absolute hit with her sister, who couldn’t stop eating them, and she still loves and remembers them.
I love these jellies, too. They have a delicate, fruit flavor with a soft texture. They are not too sweet, and you will feel the taste of real fruit. The shape of each jelly, corresponding to its flavor, is distinct and cute.
Grace Dew Fruits Jelly or Megumi-no-shizuku is a product of the confectionery brand, Rokumeikan (鹿鳴館). They are available in various sizes of bags and boxes, from the smallest bag containing 6 jellies up to the largest box with 66 jellies. The flavor includes strawberry, pineapple, peach, orange, grape, muscat, melon, blueberry, lemon, cranberry, mango, and apple. It is fun to try different flavors!
Besides the taste, I recommend these jellies as gifts for several reasons:
1. They look gorgeous. A box of various colorful jellies is just beautiful.
2. Jellies are individually packaged, so they are sharable and hygienic.
3. They don’t expire quickly. For example, the small bag I purchased in mid-November is good until the end of February, and the online store says they usually keep about 90 days.
How much do they cost?
According to the brand’s website, a bag with 6 jellies is 378 yen, a box with 22 jellies is 1,080 yen, and a box with 66 jellies is 3,240 yen (all prices include tax). Other box sizes are also available, so you can check the full selection online or at the store.
Where can you find them?
You can find Rokumeikan counters in many major department stores, including Daimaru Tokyo, Matsuya Ginza, Keio Department Store Shinjuku, Shibuya Hikarie, Matsuzakaya Ueno, etc. in Tokyo, and Hanshin Umeda Main Store, Takashimaya Osaka, Daimaru Shinsaibashi, Matsuzakaya Takatsuki, Kintetsu Abeno Harukasu, etc. in Osaka.
If you're looking for a beautiful, reliable gift for someone back home, the Grace Dew Fruits Jellies are an excellent choice.