Category: <span>Japan 2016</span>

The Cakes of Japan 17



I had this in Kyoto. It was custard tart but, although not too bad, the egg custard was a little overcooked.…


Hiroshima Carp

The baseball team in Hiroshima are called the Carp. I have to say that I had the most fun at their game out of all of the sports matches I …


Osaka Castle

One of the major attractions to see in Osaka is the castle. This is actually a recreation (complete with lift) but looks pretty faithful to the historical pictures found within. …


The Curious Breakfast Items of Japan 6


I light bready kind if thing with tuna in the middle and some cheese on top.…


The Cakes of Japan 16


This is the nicest cake I’ve had in Japan. It’s a molded pancake type thing, not unlike cake number 13; however, it had an excellent texture and was filled with …


The Museum of Downtown Customs

At the corner of Ueno Park is the Museum of Downtown Customs. I wasn’t quite sure what such a museum would hold in store and what “customs” are common “downtown”. …


Dagashi

Dagashi are small sweets that kids in Japan used to buy. The equivalent thing we have would be a 10 pence mix. In the Museum of Downtown Customs a Dagashiya …


The Cakes of Japan 15



THis was some sort of Hanami cake. As it was that time of year I felt obliged to try it. It was bready with some sort of jam filling. It …


The Empress Tea House

I came across this rather nice tea house near Harajuku. It was the Empress’ tea house. Although I don’t think she comes by any more.

Green tea flavoured things are …


The Curious Breakfast Items of Japan 5


A cheese and ham muffin.…