Kobe Selection 9

What is Kobe Selection? Kobe Selection is an annual listing of the top selections from the best Kobe sweets, food, fashion, beauty and goods This year, in 2016 is Kobe Selection 9. See their official website here: http://www.kobe-selection.jp/ I had the privilege to visit some of the big names, witness behind-the-scenes and  taste/try their products; it was way ...

Shirohige’s Totoro Cream Puff

Cuteness to the max! Check out these kawaii Totoro Cream Puffs sold by Shirohige's Cream Puff Shop in Tokyo! These Totoro Cream Puffs are so super delicious!! I will definitely go back to have them again, and they are so irresistably cute! If you are visiting Japan, you do not want to miss out this delicious sweets! Located within ...

TripleLights – Food Sample Making in Tokyo

I did it! I made a set of tempura food sample in Tokyo! I have always wanted so badly to try my hands to make Japanese food samples. Thanks to travel specialist TripleLights, a tourism website that help matches visitors with professional licenced guide for varied tours in Japan. Read my earlier introduction blog post on TripleLights here. Majority ...

3D Latte Art with Kazuki Yamamoto

I was really thrilled to have the opportunity to meet and learn 3D latte art with Japan's 3D latte art pioneer and trend setter, Kazuki Yamanoto-san. Yes, he is the one who started 3D latte art t in Japan!! And now 3D latte art has found its way to cafes even outside Japan. Kazuki-san (Twitter handle - @george_10g) is a professional ...

(Koyo) Autumn Leaves in Nikko

I love autumn season so much! Aki (Autumn) is one of the best time in Japan, especially momiji viewing and to enjoy koyo (autumn foliage). Momiji in Japanese means maple leaves. The colorful leaves (koyo) of autumn and the viewing of the red maple leaves is a very popular activity in Japan during the Autumn Season. ...