J.sweets — Attraction in San Jose

I chanced upon J.sweets when visiting Mitsuwa Market. What I found interesting was that the "wagashi" type Japanese deserts that it carried were exactly same as those that I have been used to buying from K.Minamoto in downtown San Francisco (and I also ran into a K.Minamoto in Westfield Century City Mall in LA). So it looks like J.sweets has somehow managed to get their hands on the same deserts (same supplier perhaps). Anyway, for un-initiated these are the top shelf of Japanese deserts that come with the associated price. Most are between $4-$5 a pop, but they taste great.

I avoided my favorite and instead picked up two that looked inviting to me. Sorry don't know the names of these as they are in Japanese (there is a description written next to them in the display case to help you choose). Ended up liking the one with the paste between the pancake over the crepe type desert. Overall good...

For the longest time, this was the only place where you could get Shirokoibito cookies, and even then. you had to order them for pick up from the website.

Aside from that, treat this like the souvenir shop right before you get on a plane in Haneda airport. A big selection of Royce chocolate and variations (chocolate dipped potato chip anyone?)

They've also got a selection of traditional Japanese sweets and the selection is good for both single pieces and boxed sets. Some of the sweets do show a bit of condensation inside the package, but I've never had any issues with them.

Only thing I wish they'd consider...

This place is great to try a lot of different Japanese desserts. Able to social distance, really clean and organized, and I appreciate the courteous staff they have. The desserts are great, from mochi donuts to cookies and much more. The mochi sweets are great and have several different flavors. Tea cookies are great especially the chocolate filled. I highly recommend this place and try out their wonderful desserts. They also have a grocery store inside as well. The price is a bit high but...