I went to see Gamba Osaka play against Shanghai in the Asian Champions League.
This seemed like quite a big match and I arrived early so I could get a …
The Cakes (erm… Biscuits) of Japan 14
These dog and cat biscuits looked kind of nice so I bought some to take to a Hanami picnic. They came in this nice box:
The Cakes of Japan 13
These were being sold by Nakano station. There was often a queue for them so I decided to join in and see what all of the fuss was about. The …
Hanshin Tigers
While in Osaka I went to see the Hanshin Tigers beat Yokohama Baystars. The Tigers play at the Koshien Stadium:
The Cakes of Japan 12
This cake was a bit of a let down. The pastry was fried in nature although I doubt it was actually fried. It was nice enough; however, the centre didn’t …
Shinkansen
So obviously Japan is very famous for the Bullet Train or Shinkansen. I have been using these when travelling between Tokyo, Osaka and Hiroshima. Here are some pictures of trains …
The Curious Breakfast Items of Japan 4
I wasn’t sure what this was but it turned out to be like a curry pasty.…
The Cakes of Japan 11
Although it looks chocolately there the pastry/bread of the upper half isn’t too sweet. The pastry was both bready and flakey. Inside was custard.…
The Museum of Science and Emerging Technology
The Museum of Science and Emerging Technology was quite interesting. They have the usual stuff for kids but also go into a bit of depth. The highlight of the visit, …
The Curious Breakfast Items of Japan 3
A bun with an egg cooked into it.…