Okashi no Taiyo

Okashi no Taiyo, a long-loved confectionery shop in Chiba Prefecture operated by Taiyo Co., Ltd. (Location: 293 Iigura, Sōsa City, Chiba Prefecture, Representative Director: Masakatsu Kataoka), will participate in "Diners Club France Patisserie Week 2026," one of Japan's largest French pastry events, held from Wednesday, July 1, 2026, to Friday, July 31, 2026.

This year's common theme dessert is the traditional French pastry "Charlotte."

Okashi no Taiyo will offer a limited-time "Peach Charlotte," decorated with peaches like roses, creating a gorgeous presentation akin to a jewel box of peaches.

Stores Selling the Product

All Okashi no Taiyo physical stores

What is "Diners Club France Patisserie Week"?

Diners Club France Patisserie Week is a celebration of French pastry born in 2021. It garners significant attention each year and becomes a major topic on social media. Following the inaugural "Paris-Brest," it has been held with themes of traditional French pastries such as "Mille-feuille," "Éclair," and "Savarin." The theme for 2026 is "Charlotte." This year, over 490 patisseries from across the country will participate, creating unique original sweets.

※ Official Event Website: https://francepatisserieweek.com/

What is the 2026 Theme "Charlotte"?

"Charlotte" is a classic French pastry that originated between the 18th and early 19th centuries, said to be named after Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III of England. With roots in the British traditional dessert trifle, it was refined by the renowned French chef Antonin Carême and developed into the elegant chilled dessert we know today. It features a bavarois or mousse in the center, surrounded by biscuits, with a beautiful form reminiscent of an elegant hat. Its gorgeous and delicate appearance, structural beauty, and smooth melt-in-your-mouth texture require advanced techniques, truly a "crystallization of craftsmanship."

Taiyo's "Charlotte"—a gorgeous "Peach Charlotte" like a jewel box of peaches, befitting a queen's name.

Components of "Peach Charlotte"

Chopped pistachios

Fresh cream

Poached peaches

Peach mousse

Peach jelly

Strawberry mousse with yuzu aroma

Pistachio biscuit

Savoiardi biscuits

"Charlotte" is not just a cake; it's a French pastry said to be named after Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III of England. That is why we have crafted a gorgeous Charlotte, like a jewel box of peaches, befitting the queen's name.

The star of the Charlotte is the mousse or bavarois encased in biscuits. In the "Peach Charlotte," a rich peach mousse that melts smoothly in the mouth is the centerpiece, with a homemade jelly concentrating the peach's umami nestled in its core. Furthermore, by coating the entire cake with a glossy peach jelly, the rich aroma of peach spreads with every bite. Beneath the peach mousse lies a strawberry mousse with a yuzu aroma. By using the sweet and sourness of strawberries and the refreshing tartness of yuzu as a secret ingredient within the rich sweetness of peaches, the aftertaste is surprisingly light and elegant. The toasted aroma of pistachios sprinkled on top, and the moist pistachio biscuit at the base, further enhance the delicate flavor of the peaches.

The top is beautifully decorated with glistening poached peaches arranged like roses, creating a gorgeous "Peach Charlotte" befitting the queen's name.

A peach-filled cake that is lusciously sweet, with fragrant biscuits symbolizing the Charlotte.

The first bite is dominated by the rich sweetness of peaches. As you continue to eat, the fragrance of the biscuits slowly emerges, and eventually, the two flavors beautifully melt together in your mouth. Finally, a gentle, fragrant aftertaste, characteristic of the traditional "Charlotte," remains, allowing you to enjoy the supreme marriage woven by peaches and biscuits.

Kengo Tsuda, Sous Chef who created "Peach Charlotte"

Sous Chef Kengo Tsuda's Thoughts

Charlotte is a gorgeous and elegant confection named after a queen. To express its beauty, I thought peaches, with their delicate and gentle colors, would be most suitable. Also, July is the season for delicious peaches. Considering when customers would be eating it, peaches, which evoke a sense of the season and are loved by a wide range of generations, were the natural choice for the main ingredient. Peaches have a gentle sweetness and rich aroma, and they pair wonderfully with the light melt-in-your-mouth texture of Charlotte. That's why I focused on bringing out the charm of peaches while ensuring the entire dessert harmonizes as a single flavor. It's a creation that pays meticulous attention to the combination of ingredients and preparation methods, not just for visual beauty, but so that the peach flavor can be strongly felt with every bite.

Le Secret—Striving for a Dish Worthy of a Queen

"Charlotte," a traditional pastry named after a queen.

Here, we introduce the meticulous selection of ingredients and preparation methods used to express its world.

Le Secret I—"Rich Peach Mousse" that Melts in Your Mouth

The "rich peach mousse" enclosed within, the star of the Charlotte.

This is made by combining a luxurious peach jelly, crafted from 100% white peach puree, with our proud Kyushu-produced fresh cream.

"Taiyo's cream is different"—this is what many customers have consistently told us and loved about our fresh cream. The rich milkiness, deep flavor, and noble aroma of milk unique to Kyushu. Its richness is truly exceptional, characterized by a strong taste of the milk's original umami. This incredibly milky fresh cream harmonizes miraculously with the delicate flavor of peaches.

Furthermore, we have luxuriously incorporated "Regina White Peach Liqueur," which Sous Chef Tsuda is most fond of. This exquisite liquor, recreated by Swiss master Divisa from white peaches ripened under the Mediterranean sun, is a masterpiece. Its elegant white peach flavor and umami are preserved, and by infusing it with this aroma, praised worldwide as a "moving liqueur," the mousse's taste is elevated to a supreme level.

Le Secret II—"Homemade Jelly" Concentrating Peach Umami

The taste of "peach itself" that mousse alone cannot express.

The key to this is our homemade jelly.

Here too, we use "Regina White Peach Liqueur" luxuriously, but with a different approach than the mousse.

We slowly simmer 100% white peach puree until it thickens. Careful simmering concentrates the peach's umami to its limit, creating a rich, luxurious texture that feels like biting into a real peach. While the peach flavor from the mousse alone spreads gently and subtly, this jelly adds an overwhelming presence that makes you exclaim, "Ah, this is peach!"

Le Secret III—Light "Strawberry Mousse" to Enhance Peaches

A mousse made with exquisite strawberry puree and our proud Kyushu-produced fresh cream.

This strawberry mousse is not the main star but exists to beautifully enhance the sweetness and aroma of the peaches.

Although it appears to be made solely with strawberries at first glance, Sous Chef Tsuda has a "secret ingredient" here. It is additive-free, pesticide-free domestic yuzu, carefully cultivated in our own farm managed by the representative director.

Strawberries alone can leave a cloying sweetness.

"I want our customers to enjoy this delicate mousse lightly and deliciously down to the last bite."—With this sole intention, we added the refreshing tartness of yuzu as a secret ingredient. The addition of yuzu enhances the sweet and sourness of the strawberries, resulting in a surprisingly light aftertaste.

Le Secret IV—Moist "Pistachio Biscuit" at the Base

For the biscuit base of the cake, we have luxuriously used pistachios from the highest quality region, Gaziantep, Turkey, known as the "king of pistachios." The moment you take a bite, the nutty aroma and deep, rich flavor spread. Its beautiful deep green color and luxurious aroma are a "special" taste that you can tell the difference with just one bite.

We combine this high-quality pistachio with almond powder and bake it. The craftsman's skill lies in baking it quickly at high temperatures to prevent the "moisture," the lifeblood of the dough, from escaping. This results in an incredibly moist, supreme biscuit that locks in the rich flavor of the nuts.

Le Secret V—Glossy "Glaze" Cloaking the Peaches

As a final touch, the entire cake is gently enveloped in a glossy peach glaze.

This also uses our carefully selected "Regina White Peach Liqueur" and special jelly. It not only creates a beautiful sheen but is also calculated to spread the rich aroma of peach with every bite, serving as the final finishing touch.

Peach from the outside too.

You can enjoy peaches from the first bite to the last.

Le Secret VI—"Poached Peaches" Blooming Like Rose Petals

The poached peaches adorning the top are Sous Chef Tsuda's ultimate pride. Each peach slice is meticulously layered by hand, arranged to bloom like a rose.

It's a delicate process of layering multiple slices, carefully assessing the size, thickness, and color of each peach to create a single rose. Even the layering of colors is calculated, expressing a beauty like a rose blooming in a jewel box. This decoration, imbued with the craftsman's pride, is befitting a Charlotte named after a queen.

Le Secret VII—Hand-Piped "Savoiardi Biscuits"

The savoiardi biscuits, symbolizing the Charlotte, are all hand-piped one by one.

"So as not to interfere with the beauty of the main ingredient, peaches"—

With this thought, our commitment is to bake them at high temperatures for a short time, with minimal browning, achieving a pale, elegant color that harmonizes with the peaches. Yet, they are slightly fragrant on the outside and fluffy on the inside. This creates the gentle texture and fragrance characteristic of traditional pastries.

Le Secret VIII—Piped Pistachios and Fresh Cream for "Completion"

Finally, we carefully pipe Kyushu-produced fresh cream and sprinkle fragrant pistachios to complete the dessert.

Mousse, jelly, strawberry, yuzu, biscuit, compote.

Each ingredient has its role. What to add, what to subtract, to make the peaches even more delicious. The answer lies in each of these ingredients. Only when they are layered in a balance where each ingredient shines its brightest is the "Peach Charlotte" completed.

"Peach Charlotte," meticulously crafted down to the smallest detail, aiming for a dish worthy of a queen's name. Please enjoy this special cake, filled with Sous Chef Tsuda's dedication and passion, to your heart's content.

Opening on July 1st!

A special month-long event begins!

For one month, from Wednesday, July 1, to Friday, July 31.

This year, over 490 patisseries from across the country will participate, offering a wide array of unique original "Charlottes."

And we, "Okashi no Taiyo," will also be participating with our special "Peach Charlotte," poured with passion by Sous Chef Tsuda for this occasion!

If you happen to be nearby, please come and taste Okashi no Taiyo's proud "Peach Charlotte." We are waiting with heartfelt anticipation to create an exceptionally delicious Charlotte to color your special moments. Let's enjoy this wonderful annual event together!

Product Information

【Sales Period】

July 1 (Wed) - July 31 (Fri)

【Sales Stores】

All Okashi no Taiyo stores

【Product Name】

Peach Charlotte

【Price】

620 yen (tax included)

【Best Before Date】

Same day

◆ Inquiries

Okashi no Taiyo

Address: 293 Iigura, Sōsa City, Chiba Prefecture, 289-2147

Phone: 0479-72-0533 (Please refrain from sales calls for advertising, tie-ups, etc.)

Business Hours: 8:00 - 19:00

Regular Holidays: Irregular holidays

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Company Profile

Company Name: Taiyo Co., Ltd.

Representative: Representative Director Masakatsu Kataoka

Location: 293 Iigura, Sōsa City, Chiba Prefecture, 289-2147

Establishment Date: May 1, 1951

Business Activities: Confectionery manufacturing and sales

For inquiries regarding this release and our company in general,

please contact us at the following email address.

okashinotaiyou.web@gmail.com

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