@kanda.daruma originated the #taiyaki with the crispy wings. This shop is on a major corner in #Kanda. I love exploring Tokyo. Stumbled upon this. Had to have one, even though it was steaming 🥵 and the azuki-filled cake was hot.🤣🤣🤣 These hané tsuki taiyaki are sold throughout Japan. ☺️ And it all started here.🥰 Daruma…

Toraya has been producing wagashi, Japanese confectionaries, since the 16th century. It has been a purveyor to the Imperial family for nearly as long. Toraya originated in Kyoto but moved to Tokyo as the noble family moved to Edo, the old name for Tokyo. Toraya’s handsome building in Akasaka was designed by architect Hiroshi Naito….

In the TexaTonka (crossroads of Minnetonka Boulevard and Texas in St. Louis Park) area of Minneapolis is a hip seafood shop called Brookies. @brookiesfishmarket. It was put on my radar by friends of mine, the Oberdorfers, who shop here religiously. I now understand their glowing remarks. We shopped here for sashimi this summer for our annual sushi…

Suntory has a variety of spirits in their portfolio. This summer I played around with three sharing with friends while in Minnesota. All were popular with both the younger kids and us older folk. Suntory is a reputable company in Japan offering a wide variety of products such as tea, coffee, beer, wine, and spirits…

Fascinating frozen sashimi aji horse mackerel. Includes seasonings. Delicious, easy, and excellent cost performance. With a seafood specialist in the house we are constantly trying new products. The quality of freezing is so high that it tastes like fresh. Ahijonpo is the name of the producer. The top one is crushed sesame seeds Edith nori….