Please read before purchasing. I purchased this at TDS during the Obon holiday. Afterwards, it was stored in a place with 24-hour air conditioning. The reason for the "as is" condition is that the expiration date is approaching, and the chocolate coating on the Baumkuchen may melt due to the heat as it will be shipped via regular (non-refrigerated) delivery. The other sweets are cookies and madeleines, so they should be fine. Shipping will be done the day after your purchase. Please consider the Baumkuchen as not included, and I hope you will purchase mainly for the tin. The tin appears to be undamaged. Thank you.