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Satisfying your sweet tooth in Japan
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2015/10/30 15:39
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I'm headed for my third trek to Japan this November, and if there's something I'm looking forward to, it's finding delicious sweets and desserts. Crepes, parfaits, bakeries, you name it, I love it. Doesn't have to be fancy, just has to be fun and tasty (for example, I collect Mister Donut paraphernalia). So what kind of dessert or sweet tickles your taste buds in Japan, and what's the best example? I really enjoyed Karafuneya in Kyoto for the atmosphere and giant parfait display: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g298564-d3753488-Reviews-...I want to try something totally delicious and extraordinary. I'll be in Nagasaki, Fukuoka, Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo next month, so bonus points for desserts in those areas. But I still want to hear about it even if it isn't!
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by Heidi (guest)
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2015/10/31 01:44
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Next to the Gyoza Stadium in Ikebukuro ( http://www.bento.com/rev/2159.html ) is an ice-cream shop with fifty different flavors, including weird flavors like beef tongue and Indian curry. You get to try six mini-scoops at a time, so you can go wild with your choices. It's well worth a try!
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by Umami Dearest
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2015/10/31 02:47
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I know of this Ikebukuro shop. They apparently have even Horseflesh flavour Ice-cream.
As a fictional character from japan once said, "Anything exceedingly outlandish can be explained by, 'This is japan'"
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by Debarun
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2015/11/2 16:19
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Umami Dearest: Oh!! I was thinking about visiting the Sunshine City area while I'm in Tokyo at the end of my trip - I definitely want to go here now! Thanks!!
Debarun: Wise words from that character; that's why we love Japan!
frog1954: Oh boy, there aren't many sweets too sweet for me! That Peach castella on the wikipedia page looks so cute and delicious! It also seems like a great omiyage! Last time in Japan I stayed at a ryokan ran by a super sweet family and took them momijimanju from Miyajima. This time I will take them castella!
aoicotori: Thank you for the info!! I will definitely visit bunmeido; I have starred it on my Nagasaki travel map. As for the other cities, I will star them and visit as we travel around. I especially want to try some tasty matcha ice cream. I had it in a parfait on my last trip and must have it again!
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by Heidi (guest)
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2015/11/5 01:58
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Oooh, Sweets Forest looks to be right up my alley! Thank you!!
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by Heidi (guest)
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2015/11/5 04:12
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I didn't check the links but someone gave a link about wagashi and dango, Right? RIGHT?
You absolutely have to eat Wagashi.
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by Debarun
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2015/12/12 01:32
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Whenever I'm near Kyoto, I always take the trip down to Uji to buy some matcha dango and soft serve ice cream covered in matcha. So good!!
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by Kirjava444 (guest)
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2015/12/15 11:50
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I accidentally stumbled upon these during my visit 2 months ago and absolutely loved them, still craving for it.
Tokyo Shinjuku: Zaku Zaku Croquet Ginza: Manneken Belgium Waffles
Kyoto - somewhere near Kamo River area キルフェボン京都
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by Stella (guest)
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