Monthly Archives for July 2014
Tokyo Banana cake
A popular local sweet called Tokyo Banana sold here in the Tokyo. They’re cute, yellow, banana-shaped sponge cakes with banana custard cream filling inside. The cakes are a well-loved treat in Japan & not only do they come in a different flavor from the … Continue reading
The Bamboo Grove of Arashiyama
Apart from its temples, Arashiyama is also famous for its extensive grove of bamboo, which lies just to the north of Tenryū-ji Temple.The forest has a one to two kilometer trail, that takes visitors through some amazing bamboo. The bamboo has … Continue reading
Huis Ten Bosch, Nagasaki
Huis Ten Bosch is a theme park in Nagasaki Prefecture which recreates a Dutch town. The spacious resort is suffused with a European atmosphere with its picturesque canals, iconic windmills, beautiful gardens and architecture. Seasonal flowers further enhance the attractiveness of … Continue reading
Water cake, Yamanashi Pref.
This mizu shingen mochi (water cake) from famous Kinseiken store in Hokuto City is transparent and delightfully soft! The water cake jelly is made of water from a renowned water source in the Southern Japanese Alps, and has a pleasant natural sweetness. Add in the … Continue reading
Kurokawa Hotspring
Kurokawa Hotspring is one of the popular hot spring in Japan located in Minami Oguni in the area of Aso-Kujyu National Park. About 30 Ryokan (hotspring hotels) lie along a steep-sided valley beside the river. You can experience the hotspring culture in this area … Continue reading