[English/Japanese] The other day I bought a French pastry called Galette des Rois at Patisserie Tatsuya Sasaki, just a four-minute walk from Nishi Hachioji! It is well known in France as the cake eaten on January 6. The cake is not only delicious but also fun, since a small ceramic figurine is hidden inside and whoever finds it becomes king. What do you do for the New Year in your country? Most of our international students celebrate their New Year in February or April! They enjoy lively times, eating traditional foods from their countries and taking part in festivals. When a new year begins, you feel refreshed 😊 We wish you all a happy new year! The other day I bought a French pastry called Galette des Rois at Patisserie Tatsuya Sasaki, a four-minute walk from nishi hachioji station! In France it is famous as a cake eaten on January 6. The cake contains a small ceramic doll, and the person who gets it can become king, so it is not only tasty but also fun. What do people in your country do for the New Year? Most of our international students celebrate the New Year in February or April! They spend it very cheerfully, eating traditional national dishes and enjoying festivals. When a new year begins, you feel renewed 😊 We look forward to your continued support this year.

The crayon exterior cookie I got as a souvenir from a friend before ゚∀゚ Unique and the box was not 🖍 thrown away

[Englsih／日本語] Stopped by Cerian, a confectionery shop a minute's walk from the school, and found the now rare "raccoon dog cake! I didn't hesitate to buy it 😊"Tanuki Cake" is a raccoon-shaped cake that became popular about 40 years ago, and it is even said to be an endangered species, as there are fewer and fewer stores making this cake these days. I was very impressed by how carefully the raccoon's face was made. The taste was very sweet, and my fatigue flew away ✨ When I stopped by Cerian, a western-style pastry shop one minute on foot from the school, I found the now-rare "tanuki cake"! I didn't hesitate to buy one 😊 The tanuki cake is a raccoon-dog-shaped cake that was popular about 40 years ago, and with fewer shops making it these days it’s even called an endangered species. I was moved by how carefully the tanuki's face was crafted. It was very sweet and chased my fatigue away ✨

There is a candy shop a two-minute walk from the school. A dagashi shop sells snacks for children. The sweets cost 10 yen, 20 yen, and other prices that kids can afford. The dagashi are illustrated with scenes from Momotaro (a Japanese folktale), images of maneki-neko (traditional beckoning cat ornaments), and festival happi coats, so visitors can learn about Japanese culture. The other day, during a break in class, I gave the students some dagashi as a gift and they were very happy. They especially loved the candies that crackled and popped in their mouths!

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 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.

monologue Additional desserts 🍰 separate from the course * Soy milk gelato 🍨 and original blend ☕️ coffee affogard

monologue Special Lunch Course 🍽💖 *main Grilled taro with herb breadcrumbs, French toast and grilled seasonal vegetables

📍 Shiga/La Collina You can get a very tasty balmkuchen.

📍 Shiga/La Collina You can get a very tasty balmkuchen.