“Parfait is the ultimate entertainment.” –Onoya. In this guidebook, Onoya, Japan’s only parfait critic who eats 500 parfaits a year, discusses parfaits, a food culture that is unique in the world and continues to develop uniquely in Japan. Along with photographs of beautiful parfaits, the guidebook provides information on what to taste, how to find a parfait store, what fruits are in season, and the historical lineage of parfait’s development. The book introduces a wide range of parfait stores, from the most famous fruit parlors to cutting-edge confectionery stores, as well as casually accessible convenience stores and family restaurants in Japan. The book also includes a valuable collection of parfait materials that the author has collected over the years, including glasses, cutlery, and images of parfaits by shape. This is a book that will fascinate you with parfait, from beginners to experts. [Table of Contents] – Parfaits are not food / – The A-B-A structure of parfaits / – Parlor and patisserie types / – Enjoy the difficulty of eating / – The labor problem of spoons…etc.