Japanese Sweets

My favorites and popular ones

We see Monaka in the photo of the title but that one is unique because Anko or sweet red bean jam is appeared unusualy and boldly between widely opened wafers. In the case of usual Monaka, two wafers, the upper one and lower one are shut like clams so before eating, Anko is not seen. That uniquely made Monaka is named "Seppuku Monaka". Seppuku or harakiri is a way of committing suicide by cutting open the belly. Seppuku is more honorable way than being executed, for example, after defeat in battles. Seppuku Monaka shows disembowelment as the belly is cut open. Recently they have sold very well. Could you try it?

Ichigo Daifuku
Ichigo in Japanese is strawberry. Daifuku has long been a popular Japanese sweet. That rice cake stuffs a combination of sweet red bean paste and strawberry. That combination is relatively new, invented in 1985.
Mitarashi Dango
Mitarashi Dango can be translated as "Salty-sweet dumplings on skewer". A photo of that is really mouth-watering. 
Cafe serving Japanese Sweets
In Asakusa, we are enjoying a typical Japanese sweet. That one is "Shiratama Anmitsu". If you want to try it, I will lead the way.

At the next week end, on May 10 or 11, I am going to write my last blog on this site. After that, I have to say goodbye to you and then the website is going to be closed on May 14. However, I will keep on working as a tour guide. Thank you so much for visiting my website.