A Merry Christmas to everyone.
The varieties of cakes had not ended.
So here is a continuation from yesterday’s post.
Cakes from Ginza Cosy Corner II
1: Mont blanc
2: Chestnut mont blanc
3: Classic mont blanc
4: Mille-crepe
5: Choco mille-crepe
6: Fruit mille-crepe
7: Apple pie
8: Lemon pie
9: Chiffon chocolat
10: Green tea chiffon
11: Fruit cake
12: Pudding fruit cake
13: Blueberry mousse
14: Strawberry mousse
Talk about the varieties of cakes in Japan. Its ridiculously too much (IMHO) that sometimes you even get confused as to which to choose. Its like you are very firm that you want a chocolate cake, but when you are right in front of the cake counter, not only the varieties, the fact that all the chocolate cakes look equally delicious get you confused. These slices are picked up from a chain cake store in Japan.
Since Christmas is round the corner, so for those sweet-toothed.
You won’t add calories to your body just by checking these out (^_-)
Cakes from Ginza Cosy Corner
1: Rare cheese
2: Strawberry shortcake
3: Shortcake
4: Gateau chocolate
5: Tiramisu chocolate
6: Green tea chocolate
7: Chocolate strawberry
8: Cripsy chocolate
9: Cheese souffle
10: Bake cheese
11: Rich rare cheese
12: Three types of cheese
Winter this year in tokyo is extremely warm. So warm that shots of the autumn trees were still possible in mid December which is especially true for ginkgo trees. Urbanization has not affected Tokyo badly. Trees blend in well with the bustling city and its people such that cherry blossoms viewing and autumn trees (maple, ginkgo,etc) can be widely enjoyed within the city itself.
The last of the autumn-like winter before gearing myself up for the real cold winter months ahead…
The dismantled bicycle that I saw on my way to work few days ago was still around at the same spot this morning. In Japan, it is a must to purchase a garbage disposal ticket in order to dispose off bulky waste (Eco-friendly measures).
So, please refrain from illegal dumping!
From long ago, Origami (traditional Japanese art of paper folding) has been a part of the Japan culture.
Images of origami
But without realizing it, toilet paper origami becomes a recent trend…
So you know what happen when someone stays inside the toilet for more than 30mins. (^_-)
Toilet paper origami
No, your eyes are not playing trick on you. These clam shells known as “Meretrix lusoria” are GIANT compared to normal ones in the market and they taste quite good. Most convenient thing is that you don’t have to wait for the sand to be removed.
Simply love claypots during winter. They keep the body warm. Plus the fact that you can just dump basically anything that you have in your fridge is a big convenience for well,, you can call me LaZYBones, but the word I want to use is “BUSY PEOPLE” like me.
Though the picture doesn’t tell enough about the taste, fyi, the taste wasn’t bad at all. *WINK*
Meretrix lusoria
claypot
Road constructions are forever ongoing somewhere in the city of Tokyo.
Usually, a signboard, warning passer-by about the construction work at 100m ahead will be placed from 100m away. (Somehow, the everything systematic Japanese had me wondering if they did measure the distance just to ensure it is precisely 100m).
After walking for another 50m, another signboard pops up again, this time warning about the 50m ahead work. (Wow, the signboards have different distance indications! So how many signboards must be made to support various distance indications?)
And this is not the end. Just when you get near enough to the site, two signboards this time in bright orange pops up again. One warns you of the work ahead and the other cautions you about the narrow road width due to the road construction.
That’s really very kind and methodical though…
100m away from the site
50m away from the site
Just before the site
I went to this cafe known as “charaku” today.
Though it is sitting just a mere 2 mins walk away from JR Chuo line mitaka station (north exit), most probably only regular customers knew about it because of its “hidden location”. The cafe has a very quiet ambience which I like very much.
And yes, the aroma of the curry. It fills the air some 20m or so away from the shop before even reaching. Upon entering the shop, one is greeted by those nostalgic Japanese music that the cafe is always playing. Well,,, you can call me old, but somehow I feel calm listening to them.
For just 900yen, the cafe offers set lunch with choice of either curry or spaghetti + salad + soup + coffee or tea. I am just wondering if it’s ONLY Japan’s cafe in the world that offers set lunch??
The exterior image of the cafe with terrace seats for those who smoke or would like to enjoy a bit more of the sun.
Cafe entrance
For those who wants to escape from the sun, go inside to indulge yourself in the nostalgic atmosphere.
Interior of cafe -- Table seats
For those lonely souls, opt for the counter table without worrying about having to share seats.
Interior of cafe -- Counter seats
The shop has many such small ornaments all over and thought they blend in well with the antique look of the interior.
Small little decorations
Finally, my healthy curry rice set came. Of course it tastes as delicious as it looks, but its unlike usual image of a curry because Japan’s curry is NOT HOT at all.
Its time to get back to work again after some moment of quiet time..
Curry set lunch
So they have became real women that there wasn’t a trace of evidence showing that they were males originally, at least not from their looks…
If it wasn’t the fact that they confessed about their genders in TV last time, I bet nobody will guess that they aren’t females RIGHT?
And yes, for your information, here in Japan, transgender is known as “New Half”.
Haruna ai
She is a fashion model, talent but at the same time, a successful entrepreneur. Really envy the she has good skin.
Tsubaki ayana
To me, she looks 100% female and very cute! Though I seldom seen her on TV these days, her profession is listed as fashion model and talent.
Seldom you could find a Japanese made YouTube spoken in English.
The monotonous tone is hilarious and he is even kind enough to remind you not to cut your hands when handling the knife, at intervals. It might sound funny, BUT the warmness reached me and it did help to put a smile to my face. (*^-^*)
I do admit that I wish my mum had ever made something like that for me to bring to school.
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