Autumn 🍂 to taste with the eyes and tongue

Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho specialty souvenir: Hanameguri (yokan and yuzu yokan) Hanameguri is a handmade yokan made from Gokase-grown azuki beans that are slowly simmered over time and carefully kneaded by hand for many hours. You can taste the full flavor of the azuki beans, and the exquisite balance of sweetness and saltiness reveals a profound flavor that opens your eyes the moment you bite into it. Enjoy a peaceful moment with this Gokasecho specialty paired with the rare kama-iri tea, a local prized tea.

Japanese Garden "Mihamaen" A Japanese Garden in Makuhari Seaside Park with an area of about 1.6 hectares. In the pond spring circulation Garden, mountains, rivers, seas, forests, etc. are expressed, and you can fully enjoy the natural beauty of the four seasons. It has a reputation for being able to easily experience Japanese culture. At the authentic tea house "Shoreitei", which is built in a number of strange houses, you can overlook the proud Garden and spend a relaxing time while enjoying seasonal Japanese sweets from Chiba long-established stores and matcha tea for a fee from long-established stores in Kyoto. You can also enjoy the experience of feeding beautiful carp that swim gracefully in the pond in the garden. Paid / Closed in winter In addition, there are plenty of events where you can easily experience Japanese culture. A variety of events are held, such as koto concerts and guided tours of gardens and tea rooms, so if you would like to participate, please check the official website. If you are staying near Kaihin Makuhari Station, it is within walking distance, so please extend your visit! ■ Business hours: 8:00-17:00 ■ Closed: Yes please check the website Fee: ・Admission fee: 100 yen for Adult, 50 yen for elementary, junior high and high school students * If you are 65 years old or older, admission is free upon presentation of your ID. * Matcha with Japanese sweets 700 yen for 1 cup sweets change depending on the season ■ Access: By < train> About a 10-minute walk from the south exit of Kaihin Makuhari Station on the JR Keiyo Line <By car> From Tokyo Approximately 7 minutes after exiting the Higashi-Kando "Wangan Narashino IC" 　　　　　　　 About 5 minutes after exiting the Higashikando "Wangan Chiba IC" from the Chiba direction ■Address: 2-116 Hibino, Mihama-ku, Chiba City

It's Hoha-maki season!! "Hooba maki" is a Japanese confectionery made by wrapping bean paste in a rice cake made by kneading rice flour, wrapping it in magnolia leaves, and steaming it. In Kiso, it has been made since ancient times as a celebratory mochi for the Dragon Boat Festival, which is held on June 5. It is made using twigs with several leaves attached to one tree as it is, so it has a different appearance and is appreciated as a Souvenirs. It is sold at many confectionery stores from mid ~ end of May every year. There are also people who come from far away in search of hooba rolls. It is available until mid-July, so if you come to Kiso this season, please try it at least once! Please refer to the following for Kiso dealers. It is also Publication on the seasonal Information on the Home page "Kiso Valley Rippu", so please take a look. [Dealer] ♦ Shiojiri City Tea House "Kodemari" 0264-34-3072 　　　　Roadside Station "Kiso Narakawa" 0264-34-3888 　　　　Tezukara 0264-34-3236 ♦ Kiso village Kitahara Confectionery 0264-36-2069 　　　　Buckwheat 0264-24-0188 　　　　Roadside Station "Kiso River Headwaters Village Kisomura" 0264-36-1050 ♦ Kiso town Roadside Station "Hiyoshi Kiso Koma Kogen" 0264-23-3644 　　　　Sweets Tsukasa Taguchi 0264-22-2023 　　　　Omuraya 0264-22-2841 　　　　Orihashi Confectionery 0264-22-2421 　　　　Confectionery 0264-22-2134 　　　　Sweets Priest Horaiya 0264-22-2372 　　　　Confectionery Brewery Yoshishiro 　　　Ohashi Confectionery 0264-22-4800 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　0264-22-2413 　　　　Roadside Station "Kiso Fukushima" 0264-21-1818 　　　　Roadside Station "Sangaku" 0264-46-3677 　　　　Farmer's Market "Saisaikan" 0264-42-1360 ♦ Otaki village Himeya 0264-48-2020 ♦ Agematsu town Agematsu town Specialty Products Development Center Use Union 0264-52-1505 　　　　Washin 0264-52-5588 　　　　Cafeteria Nakamura 0264-52-2183 　　　　Hokodo 0264-52-4648 ♦ Okuwa Village Roadside Station "Okuwa" 0264-55-4192 　　　　Yoneko Okuwa 0264-55-3633 　　　　Michikusa 050-2006-2025 　　　　Traditional Japanese straw raincoat 0264-55-4380 　　　　Wood sawing village 0264-55-2900 ♦ Nagiso Town Toyama Confectionery 0264-57-2209 　　　　　Tsutaya Confectionery 0264–57-2069 　　　　　Ebiya 0264-57-3054 　　　　　Sawadaya 0264-57-2272 　　　　　Chokane Sawadaya Tsumago 0264-57-3268 ♦ Nakatsugawa City Roadside Station "Shizumo" 0573-75-5255

Atami Ginza Shopping Street Once the bustling heart of Atami, the Ginza Street drew many visitors to the town center. At the corner of the shopping street’s entrance intersection stands the Atami Chamber of Commerce & Industry, housed in a building that operated as a bank until 1975. Its solid, retro façade preserves the atmosphere of that era. Stroll down the Ginza Shopping Street and you’ll encounter sights unchanged from the past: dried fish hanging under the eaves, a coffee shop still running in Showa-era style, and long-established wagashi confectioners. Recently, the street has welcomed restaurants popular for seafood, cafes using local ingredients, sweets shops such as Atami Pudding, matcha at Atami Satori Main Store, the premium Mont Blanc shop Silk kiito, and gelato shops. Guesthouses offering interaction between locals and travelers have also opened, giving the street a renewed, renovated feel. Address / 〒413-0013 Ginzacho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture Access / About a 20-minute walk from atami station

Japanese sweets that have stores in the basement of famous department stores nationwide: Taneya and Western confectionery: Club Harrie's headquarters is "La Colina" in Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture. On a site that is 10 times larger than the Koshien Stadium Ground, there are restaurants and direct sales shops scattered along the corridor that connects the buildings, as well as balmkuchen demonstration sales and dorayaki demonstration sales, which are all covered with greenery, and there are fields along the corridor that connects the buildings. There are many limited items such as expiration date that are not found in other stores. There is also a tourist attraction Hachiman-dug in the immediate vicinity, so when you come to Lake Biwa for sightseeing, why not stop by to eat delicious sweets?

Kyoto Gion Food Walk

Introducing the post of "Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Association" COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account! "Yanagigetsu Sweetpia Garden" is a confectionery fresh confectionery factory located in Kawahigashi-gun Otofuke Hokkaido, where you can visit and experience things. There is also a garden café, where you can also enjoy soft-serve ice cream made with Hokkaido milk. ◆Yanagitsuki Sweet Pier Garden◆ 【Address】〒080-0346 Natsuzora, Otofuke-1, Kawahigashi-gun, Hokkaido 【Access】About 15 minutes by car from Obihiro Station

Ehime Nakai, mother Megumi. The season-limited honey lemon flavor is different from the traditional original flavor, with a light lemon aroma. The filling is moist, sweet and sour, and when paired with a cup of hot green tea, it accentuates the lemon flavor from the Seto Inland Sea.

I thought it looked delicious because it was a Choshi specialty, so I came to "Sanoya"! If you eat red bean paste and white bean paste and put freshly baked bean paste in your mouth, it will be too hot and burn you 🥵 lol. But there were so many bean pastes and they were so delicious!

[English/Japanese] Mitsuhashi, a shop specializing in kanro natto (sweetened fermented soybeans), is a 15-minute walk from the school. Kanro natto is a Japanese sweet made by simmering beans in molasses and coating them with sugar. Mitsuhashi’s kanro natto is handcrafted with great care and has an elegant flavor. When I mention kanro natto to international students, they all react to the word “natto” and make disgusted faces. Many foreigners dislike natto, but when I explain it properly, they all say they would love to try it. Because many Southeast Asian countries have bean-based sweets, they find kanro natto intriguing. Kanro natto is not sold during midsummer, so if you’re curious, visit before summer arrives. A 15-minute walk from the school brings you to Mitsuhashi, a specialty shop for kanro natto. Kanro natto is a wagashi made by simmering beans in molasses and sprinkling them with sugar. Mitsuhashi’s kanro natto is made very carefully and has a refined taste. When I tell international students about kanro natto, they respond to the word “natto” with unhappy faces. Many foreigners dislike natto, but if I explain it properly, everyone says they’d like to try it. Since Southeast Asia offers many bean sweets, kanro natto piques their interest. Kanro natto is not sold in the peak of summer, so if you are curious, try to go before summer.

[English／日本語] I would like to introduce "Nekoyaki" from a Japanese confectionery shop called "Nekoma," located in Soto Terrace, a spot promoting traditional culture in Hachioji that I wrote about in a previous article. This wagashi is very tasty, filled with lots of sweet bean paste. The cat face on this "Nekoyaki" is said to be modeled after a maneki-neko figurine that survived the Hachioji air raid. The maneki-neko is displayed in a shop near Soto Terrace. There are several places and objects in Hachioji related to the war. At our Japanese language school, we sometimes cover the Hachioji Air Raid in class. Why not come and study Japanese in a city with a rich history? I will introduce "neko yaki" from a wagashi shop called "Nekoma" inside Soto Terrace, a spot for sharing Hachioji's traditional culture that I wrote about in my previous article. This wagashi is very delicious, with plenty of anko sweet bean paste inside. The cat face on this "neko yaki" is said to be modeled after a maneki-neko (beckoning cat figurine) that survived the Hachioji air raid. The maneki-neko is displayed at a shop near Soto Terrace. Hachioji has several sites and items related to the war. At our Japanese language school, we sometimes take up the Hachioji air raid in class. Why don't you try learning Japanese in a town with history?

[English/Japanese] I visited Soto Terrace, a spot that opened last November to promote Hachioji’s traditional culture. It is a seven-minute walk from Hachioji Station. You reach it by passing through a narrow street in the hanamachi district. I visited at night, so it was very quiet, but I heard it gets lively with events on weekends and public holidays. There is a charming shop where I bought some cute sweets. I’ll report on those sweets next time. Hachioji is an old town with many events and places that preserve traditional culture. I think it’s a great city for international students to learn about Japanese culture! Last November, I went to Sōto Terrace, a spot that showcases Hachioji’s traditional culture. It is a seven-minute walk from Hachioji Station. You arrive by walking down a small street in the hanamachi area. I visited at night, so the atmosphere was very calm, but I was told it becomes very lively on holidays when events are held. There is a lovely shop where I bought cute sweets. I will report on the sweets I bought next time. Because Hachioji is an old town, there are many events and places that convey traditional culture. I think it’s a wonderful city for international students to learn about Japanese culture!

Tengu-yaki (天狗焼き), a souvenir I bought on a field trip to Mt. Takao. It is shaped like a tengu, a yokai (a supernatural creature) said to live on Mt. Takao. I expected it to be filled with anko (sweet red bean paste), but it turned out to be mashed kuromame (black soybeans) — its subtle sweetness was delightful. Our school is at Nishi-Hachioji Station, near Takao Station. Nishi-Hachioji is on the Chuo Line, which connects to Tokyo and Shinjuku; it lies between Hachioji, convenient for shopping, and Mt. Takao, rich in nature. It was ranked first in the recently announced "Most Livable Cities" ranking. With many supermarkets and hospitals and low rent, it comes highly recommended 😊.

[English/Japanese] A 15-minute walk from Hachioji Station, I bought a “Hachioji Castle Monaka” at the Japanese sweets shop Senshuen. In fact, there was a castle in Hachioji in the 16th century. This “Hachioji Castle Monaka” is a confection shaped like the castle that stood then. The monaka is filled with sweet red bean paste and was delicious 😊 By the way, Hachioji Castle no longer exists, but the site where the castle once stood is now a park. I would like to visit it with my students someday. A 15-minute walk from Hachioji Station, I bought a “Hachioji Castle Monaka” at the wagashi shop Senshuen. Actually, there was a castle in Hachioji in the 16th century. This “Hachioji Castle Monaka” is a sweet shaped like the castle that stood at that time. The monaka is firmly filled with anko (a sweet paste made from beans) and was very tasty 😊 By the way, Hachioji Castle is no longer there, but the place where the castle used to be is now a park. I’d like to go there with my students someday.

I went to the rooster market in Hachioji with some of my students! There is an Otori Shrine about a five-minute walk from Hachioji Station. I was moved by the lucky, ornate decorations. The shopkeepers calling out auspicious phrases to customers who bought them felt like a slice of Japanese culture, and the students were very excited. On the way home, we bought the market specialty, kirisansho—rice cakes coated with a spice called sansho. They were delicious. There are two more rooster fairs to come. We hope you will visit the rooster market as well. I went to the rooster market in Hachioji with my students! Otori Shrine sits about a five-minute walk from Hachioji Station. I was impressed by the auspicious and lavish decorations. The shopkeepers shouting good-luck calls to customers felt like authentic Japanese culture, and the students were thrilled. On the way home, we bought the market’s specialty, kirisansho (rice cakes dusted with a spice called sansho). It tasted very good. Two more rooster fairs remain. Please consider visiting the rooster market.

The photo shows Dorayaki from Dorayaki Specialty Shop Makana, a very popular spot in Hachioji. Dorayaki is known among international students as Doraemon's favorite food. This dorayaki was delicious, with fluffy batter and a gently sweet red bean paste 😊.

[English/Japanese] A 3-minute walk from the school, you can enjoy matcha and nerikiri at Hanano, a café specializing in Japanese green tea. This charming shop combines a boutique and a café. You can even try making nerikiri, the Japanese confection pictured. International students, especially women, enjoy looking through wagashi books. A Vietnamese student said, “Wagashi change their designs with the seasons, and each one is so beautiful and delightful.” A 3-minute walk from the school, you can have matcha and nerikiri at Hanano, a cafe specializing in Japanese green tea. This is a wonderful store that is both a boutique and a café. Here, you can even try your hand at making nerikiri, the Japanese confectionery pictured in the photo. International students, especially female students, like to look at the books of wagashi. A Vietnamese student said, "Wagashi changes its design with the seasons, and they are all so beautiful and wonderful." She said. The wagashi in the photo is designed as a "Gamaguchi" purse.

Today we're introducing Taihachi's taiyaki, famous for its size—so big that a single taiyaki can be a meal on its own. It's about a five-minute walk from Hachioji Station. Taiyaki is also very popular with visitors from abroad. Today we are introducing Taihachi's taiyaki, famous for its size. One is big enough to replace a meal, so it's satisfyingly filling. It is located a five-minute walk away from Hachioji Station. Taiyaki is a sweet that many visitors from abroad also really enjoy.

[English/Japanese] Do you know "Miyako Manju," the soul food of Hachioji? At 30 yen a piece, you can buy these manju near Hachioji Station. Their affordable price makes them popular with students. They have a gentle sweetness and taste very good. The shop is locally rooted and even collaborates with a nearby university, and the manju designs often change, so you can enjoy them while having fun. You should definitely try them 😊. Do you know Hachioji's soul food, Miyako Manju? These sweet buns sell for 30 yen each and are available around Hachioji Station. Their low price makes them a hit with students. They have a mild, pleasant sweetness and are very tasty. The shop is community-focused and sometimes partners with a nearby university, and the manju designs change frequently, so you can enjoy them as you eat. Be sure to try them at least once 😊.

I found a Saitama fair in Ueno station and they were selling my favorite sweets 十万石まんじゅう!! I highly recommend this to anyone going to Saitama 😊

I stopped by Tokyo Station over the weekend to take care of an errand and decided to have lunch at the gyutan restaurant "Rikyu" 利久. Everything tasted amazing and the stew was especially good. I always enjoy the soup served with gyutan, it's sort of like a refreshing break in between the savory bites of beef. Plus the beef inside of the soup is soft from being boiled and has a really nice texture to it. I was pretty surprised at the salad actually, as well. I usually am not a fan of the salads served with gyutan but this one had the perfect amount of beef on it and the dressing tasted quite nice, so that was a welcome surprise. The wagashi served with it tasted really good. I'm not sure about what it was exactly, but it was red bean paste with some sort of white filling, maybe even white bean paste, but it was a good way to finish the meal.

When I went to Ise in the summer, I stopped by a Japanese confectionery shop for a break. It was very hot on this day, and it was an elegant break time while enjoying matcha with ice and transparent and cool Japanese sweets.

I stopped by a Japanese confectionery shop for a break. Here, I had cool Japanese sweets and matcha with ice. The transparent Japanese sweets were cool and it was an elegant summer break. I dared to edit it in monochrome. Imagine the color of Japanese sweets.

Write "Ryobo mochi" and call it "Janbo Mochi". This jambo-mochi, which is not large, is one of the local dishes that Kagoshima residents are proud of. For the taste of a long-established restaurant near the beach beach, the seats on the second floor are recommended!

in spring fruit 🍓 strawberries, I made strawberry daifuku. It seems difficult to make Japanese sweets, It was easy to make with white ball powder and a can of maroon. Preparations for cherry blossom viewing are also in good hands.

Yakuzen Hanami dumplings 🌸 It is colored with matcha and wolfberry berries. Sweet and delicious! After all, it's 🌸🍡 more dumplings than flowers.

Cute Mini cakes with matcha and houjicha flavor

Green Tea Parfait and Coffee

Located in Kawaramachi, Kyoto "JAPANESE ICE OUCA" ❤️ You can enjoy it with beautiful Japanese tableware Dumpling ice cream is 🍡🌸 popular Those lined up 🍨 in the showcase A variety 👘🇯🇵 of flavors based on Japanese