I bought this on the way home from the book shop. It was described as a “Drum Cake”. I’m not sure why but I suspect it was steamed in a …
The Cakes of Japan
This was quite a light thing made with, I think, cream cheese. I was nice and moist in the middle.…
Konchi-In at New Year
Over the New Year period (actually a little later in January) I made a visit to Kyoto to go to the Modern Art Museum and visit Konchi-In temple. I took …
The Cakes of Japan
This was a more straightforward cake. A chocolate roll with chocolate filling. I’ve had this a few times and it is nice. It’s the kind of thing that would be …
New Year’s Shrine Visit
Last year I came down with a bad cold after Christmas so I didn’t go to a shrine on New Year’s Day. This year I went to Sumiyoshi Taisha. It …
The Cakes of Japan
I bought this interesting thing in a department store. It was a little on the pricey side and I’m not sure it was worth the extra. It was a sponge …