When you explore the beautiful Matsushima islands, you need a place to rest as it takes quite a while to get around. Shokado is the perfect place to have a cup of coffee because they have the best Castella in Matsushima and the best view from the cafe. Shokado has more than 100 years history The first generation of Shokado started the business as a confectionery. They became a cafe at some times and confectionary again at other times. They are not a 100-year castella producer, but they have been doing their business at the same location for more than 100 years. The current president, the fifth generation, became in charge in 2010 and made the concept “less is more.” Castella is a very simple snack. Use fresh egg produced locally and bake in the latest oven. Then it becomes so wet and soft. This simple Castella became so famous because of the taste. Now gets more and more visitors each year. Simple and delicious castella Their Castella is very simple. It does not have any unnecessa...
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