Japan Christmas Guide 2025: The Best Cake at Toyosu's "Eclat des Jours"
Discover Japan's unique Christmas culture! Along with festive illuminations and fried chicken, strawberry shortcake is a holiday staple here. Visit "Eclat des Jours" in Toyosu, Tokyo, for their exclusive and exquisite 2025 Christmas cakes.
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The patisserie "Éclat des Jours" opened in Toyosu, Tokyo in June 2020. "Éclat des Jours" is a coined word meaning "glorious days" in French, and was named with the hope that our sweets will accompany our customers on their special days and everyday moments, and add color to their memorable "glorious days." The concept of Éclat des Jours' sweets is "freshness," "melting texture," and "smoothness." Based on the techniques and flavors that owner chef Yohei Nakayama acquired through his training in France, we value textures that are familiar to Japanese people and easy to eat. We aim to bring out the maximum flavor of the ingredients themselves while adding contrast to simple compositions. Our goal is to be a comprehensive patisserie. We offer a wide range of products, including entremets (whole cakes), petit gateaux (individual cakes), baked goods such as buttery madeleines and cookies, breads such as baguettes and croissants baked in-store every morning, and chocolates and jams that decorate our display cases. In the future, we also plan to expand our product lineup to include small gifts for everyday use and for relaxing at home. While cherishing French traditions, we are always challenging ourselves with new flavors, and hope to remain a patisserie that is loved by our customers for a long time.
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Table of Contents
- How do you spend Christmas in Japan?
- Why do Japanese people eat cake at Christmas?
- Enjoy a special Christmas cake at Eclat de Jour in Tokyo
- Picture-Perfect! Don't Miss the 2025 Special Cake
- Store Information
- Takeout Available! Host a Private Party at Your Hotel
- summary
How do you spend Christmas in Japan?
In Japan, Christmas became popular as an event enjoyed in ordinary households around the end of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century.
In Western countries, Christmas has a strong connotation of being a day for families to get together, but in Japan it is now popular as a romantic event to spend with your lover.
When it comes to enjoying Christmas in Japan, illuminations, fried chicken, and Christmas cake are the main things to do!
illumination
During Christmas in Japan, the entire city is decorated with glittering illuminations, creating a fantastical atmosphere.
With the area in front of the station, commercial facilities, and street trees decorated with colorful lights, couples can take a stroll while enjoying the night view, or hold Christmas parties with friends.
People enjoy this season in their own unique style.
fried chicken
Typical meals include fried chicken and roast chicken.
KFC's (Kentucky Fried Chicken) Christmas chicken is especially popular, with reservations flooding in as soon as December arrives.
And Christmas cake
And above all, Christmas cake is the symbol of Christmas in Japan.
A beautiful cake made with fluffy sponge cake, pure white fresh cream, and plenty of bright red strawberries - this combination is unique to Japan .
In December, colorful Christmas cakes start appearing at cake shops, department stores, and convenience stores.
The gorgeous cakes decorated with Santa Claus and Christmas trees are sure to make your heart leap just by looking at them.
Why do Japanese people eat cake at Christmas?
It is unclear how Christmas cakes first came to be sold in Japan, but the first recorded example is that they were first sold by the Western confectionery manufacturer Fujiya in 1910.
Originally, Christmas cakes were an adaptation of fruit cakes.
Fujii Rinemon, the founder of Fujiya, later studied cake making in the United States, where he improved the cake and developed the Japanese-style "shortcake," which combines soft sponge with cream.
After that, cakes began to be sold during Christmas sales from 1952 onwards, and it is said that the custom of eating Christmas cake spread throughout Japan as it does today.
Why strawberries in fresh cream?
Why fresh cream and strawberry shortcake?
There are various theories, but one reason seems to be that red and white have traditionally been considered auspicious colors in Japan, and so they matched the Japanese aesthetic sense.
Another factor is thought to be the development of refrigeration technology after World War II, which made cakes made with fresh cream last longer.
Nowadays, during the Christmas season, patisseries, hotels, and department stores compete to release elaborate and luxurious Christmas cakes, which Japanese people enjoy at home, in cafes, and restaurants.
Enjoy a special Christmas cake at Eclat de Jour in Tokyo
Toyosu, Tokyo is a popular tourist destination known for attractions such as Toyosu Market and TeamLab Planets TOKYO.
Here you will find the patisserie "Éclat des Jours," the perfect place to experience this uniquely Japanese Christmas culture.
Eclat des Jours was founded in 2014. Its second store, the Toyosu store, opened in 2020. The store name comes from the French word meaning "the brilliance of everyday life."
Pastry chef Yohei Nakayama is a talented pastry chef who worked at Hotel Nikko Tokyo before moving to France to train at Maison Chevallo and Arnaud Del Monte.
Picture-Perfect! Don't Miss the 2025 Special Cake
The concept behind Eclat de Jours' sweets is "freshness," "melts easily in the mouth," and "smoothness down the throat."
While based on French pastries, the texture has been adapted to suit Japanese tastes, and the unique flavor is very popular.
There are seven types of special cakes for 2025.
The "Short Cake Noёl 2025" is a Japanese-style shortcake made with fresh cream and strawberries, and is a masterpiece made with carefully selected ingredients, including fresh cream from Hokkaido. It is decorated with cute Santa Claus and Christmas tree decorations.
Other flavors that both adults and children can enjoy include "Choco Choco Noёl," made with a blend of chocolate mousse from France and Belgium, and "Caramel Fruits," a fruit cake made with domestic bananas and pears.
In addition, there are also sweets for adults, such as "Rosélia," which has an elegant taste with a hint of champagne, and "Setollen 2025," which uses dried fruit that has been soaked in fruit liqueur for six months.
For more information, please check the official website or Instagram for the latest information.
There are seven special cakes for 2025
・Short Cake Noёl 2025
Eclat des Jours' special 2025 Strawberry Shortcake. Featuring fluffy sponge cake made with carefully selected ingredients and rich, fresh cream from Hokkaido.
・Choco Choco Noёl
A luxurious classic for all ages. Smooth mousse made with French and Belgian chocolate is layered with vanilla and tart raspberry.
・Griotte Pistache
An elegant delight featuring griotte cherries and vanilla hidden inside a rich pistachio mousse. A sophisticated flavor profile.
・Caramel Fruits
A limited-edition collaboration cake. Light caramel mousse meets pears and premium "Mitsunotsuki" bananas from Kokubo Farm.
・Rosélia
A sophisticated Christmas special. The rich aroma of champagne harmonizes perfectly with the gentle tartness of raspberries for an elegant finish.
・Setollen 2025
Made with dried fruits soaked in seven types of fruit liquor for six months, creating a deep, rich, and fruity flavor.
・Berawecka
A fruity Berawecka slowly baked with dried La France pears from Yamanashi, nuts, and spices, all marinated in pear liqueur.
Enjoy at the In-Store Cafe
The Toyosu store has an eat-in space where you can enjoy your cakes at your leisure inside the store.
The sophisticated glass exterior and bright, open interior create an urban, sophisticated atmosphere. The colorful cakes lined up in the showcase look like jewels.
The Toyosu location is also appealing. It's in the same area as popular tourist spots like Toyosu Market and TeamLab Planets TOKYO, making it easy to stop by on your way to sightseeing in Tokyo.
Store Information
Store name: Éclat des Jours Toyosu Bayside Cross store
Address: Urban Dock Lalaport Toyosu 3, 2-4-9 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Access: Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line "Toyosu Station" Exit 2b, right outside / Yurikamome "Toyosu Station" 3-minute walk
Business hours: Weekdays 11:00-20:00, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:00-20:00
Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays
Phone number: 03-5534-8966
Official website: https://www.eclatdesjours.jp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eclatdesjours_english/
Takeout Available! Host a Private Party at Your Hotel
Eclat de Jour's cakes and baked goods are also available for takeout.
If you want to enjoy it privately at your hotel, at home, or at a friend's house, we recommend taking it out.
Enjoy a Japanese-style Christmas cake made with authentic French pastry techniques in a beautiful Japanese hotel room while gazing at the Tokyo night view. Such a luxurious experience will surely become an unforgettable memory of your trip.
Advance reservations are recommended
It is recommended to make a reservation in advance as it is expected to be crowded during the Christmas season.
The Eclat de Jours reservation website is available in multiple languages, including English, Traditional Chinese, and Korean.
Online payment is also possible, making purchasing a breeze.
summary
Christmas in Japan is deeply rooted in the culture of enjoying special time with loved ones.
Sparkling illuminations, delicious chicken, and above all, Christmas cake: all of these things come together to make a Japanese-style Christmas.
This Christmas, why not spend some unforgettable "Glorious Days" in Tokyo with a beautiful cake from Éclat des Jours?
The patisserie "Éclat des Jours" opened in Toyosu, Tokyo in June 2020. "Éclat des Jours" is a coined word meaning "glorious days" in French, and was named with the hope that our sweets will accompany our customers on their special days and everyday moments, and add color to their memorable "glorious days." The concept of Éclat des Jours' sweets is "freshness," "melting texture," and "smoothness." Based on the techniques and flavors that owner chef Yohei Nakayama acquired through his training in France, we value textures that are familiar to Japanese people and easy to eat. We aim to bring out the maximum flavor of the ingredients themselves while adding contrast to simple compositions. Our goal is to be a comprehensive patisserie. We offer a wide range of products, including entremets (whole cakes), petit gateaux (individual cakes), baked goods such as buttery madeleines and cookies, breads such as baguettes and croissants baked in-store every morning, and chocolates and jams that decorate our display cases. In the future, we also plan to expand our product lineup to include small gifts for everyday use and for relaxing at home. While cherishing French traditions, we are always challenging ourselves with new flavors, and hope to remain a patisserie that is loved by our customers for a long time.
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