Otoriyose Net Announces H1 2026 Ranking: Focus on Joy of Gifting and Special At-Home Experiences

Otoriyose Net Announces H1 2026 Ranking

Otoriyose Net, a review site for mail-order food operated by Island Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo; CEO: Risa Aihan), has released its first-half 2026 ranking of recommended products, curated by experts including sweets journalists and food consultants.

This ranking was selected based on PC and smartphone traffic for 56 products introduced in the site’s popular feature, 'Recommendations from Otoriyose Masters,' between November 1, 2025, and April 30, 2026. Top products were chosen for the 'Sweets' and 'Gourmet' categories.

### Sweets Category Review By Yukitoshi Sasada, Otoriyose Net Editorial Dept. ~Stunning, High-Performance Sweets for Gifting and Self-Indulgence~

In the sweets category, items that stand out for their visual appeal and giftability, while clearly conveying the commitment of the creators and ingredients, ranked highly. Notable examples include 'Pop Chocolat Assortment,' which can be given like a bouquet; 'Habutae Musubi Baum,' combining a local Fukui legacy with Baumkuchen; 'Jewel Sand' butter cookies inspired by birthstones; the 10th-anniversary chocolate cake 'Trésor Nature' infused with expert techniques; and 'Baumkuchen Chocolat Hard' using Bean-to-Bar craft chocolate. Each of these is a 'sweets with a story' that sparks conversation the moment it is received.

With Valentine's and spring gift seasons overlapping this period, a notable characteristic was that chocolate-based items—despite rising cacao costs—occupied three of the top spots.

#### Sweets Category Top 5 1. Pop Chocolat Assortment 12-pack / Normandie Chocolate (Expert: Chie Kato / Region: Shizuoka) 2. Habutae Musubi Baum 10-pack / Seiyou Kashi Club (Expert: Rio Hiraiwa / Region: Fukui) 3. Jewel Sand 12-pack / Bijewellparfait (Expert: Mayumi Satoi / Region: Hiroshima) 4. Trésor Nature / CRIOLLO (Expert: Ayumi Ichikawa / Region: Tokyo) 5. Cacao Confectionery suminoza Baumkuchen Chocolat Hard / Chocolat Navi (Expert: Minako Shimoi / Region: Tokyo)

### Gourmet Category Review By Yukitoshi Sasada, Otoriyose Net Editorial Dept. ~Unique Gourmet Hits Elevating Daily Satisfaction~

In the gourmet category, items that easily elevate at-home meals ranked highly. The lineup features unique products such as 'Grilled Mackerel and Spicy Mustard Greens,' a Fukuoka specialty; 'Ouchi de Cheepa,' bringing the taste of the popular Malatang specialty shop home; 'Ryosho Trial Set' of Kyoto gyoza and shumai from a Michelin Bib Gourmand-listed shop; 'Ham & Sausage & Smoked Wing Set' using guinea fowl raised by circular farming; and 'Onion Koji Hamburger' crafted by a miso maker utilizing the power of onion koji.

Amidst persistent inflation, consciousness regarding food expenditure is rising. Consumers are not just seeking low prices, but are increasingly looking for products that allow them to enjoy specialty shops and regional flavors at home. This indicates that products bringing small surprises and satisfaction to the daily dining table are gaining support.

#### Gourmet Category Top 5 1. Grilled Mackerel and Spicy Mustard Greens 130g / Ajiichi Haruka Nagomi (Expert: Kunihiko Osafune / Region: Fukuoka) 2. Ouchi de Cheepa 4 servings (2 servings x 2 bags) / Cheepa Malatang (Expert: N/A / Region: N/A)