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By: Hainanese Kopi-O » Wagashi Demonstration and Workshop

Hainanese Kopi-O » Wagashi Demonstration and Workshop — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:29:21 +0000

[...] The Manga CookBook also features wagashi for kids. If you plan to visit Kyoto, remember to visit Kyotofoodie to find out more about wagashi shops. Kyoto prefecture has a wagashi page. Japan government [...]

By: PekoPeko

PekoPeko — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:19:09 +0000

Hi Lori,
It is now warm in Tokyo. The cherry blossoms are almost finished, in fact.

Hi Momo,
Thanks. Actually, it is a shrine, but it is a nice one. I had actually never been in this one before, but I had passed by it many times. Which temples and shrines did you like best in Kyoto?

By: Momo

Momo — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:38:32 +0000

Peko Peko!!!
amazing pictures! wow… I thought i’ve been to every temple in the Kyoto area but this doesnt seem to ring a bell for me! I definitely feel the calm aura through your pictures!

By: Lori

Lori — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:21:36 +0000

I’m glad you’re warming up now, friends in Tokyo are also telling me it’s getting quite warm there as well!

By: PekoPeko

PekoPeko — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 05:01:40 +0000

Hi Lori, I hope that my explanation wasn’t unclear. They both contain chestnuts. Yum! Yum! The plum blossoms are now finishing up as it is getting quite warm in Kyoto. (They bloomed so late this year because the winter was SOOOOO cold.)

By: Lori

Lori — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:46:34 +0000

Ooh, I think I would like the chestnut one. They look so beautiful, not to mention the plum blossoms as well! It’s nice to know they’re blooming now.

By: PekoPeko

PekoPeko — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:37:16 +0000

Hi Diva, Well, thank you for the praise and letting us know what you like. i hope that you have a great trip to Japan!

By: diva

diva — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:15:40 +0000

i loved kyoto the last time i visited! am planning a trip to tokyo with my best friend next year which i can’t wait for it to happen. i like what i see on this blog very much, thanks for sharing. will definitely keep coming back for more. cheers!