As the New Year approaches, the holy rope at Nachi Falls gets a fresh start. The priests of Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine in Wakayama faced the cold weather to change the rope. They wore safety harnesses to hang a new white cotton rope, about 26 metres long, over the waterfall that falls 133 metres. They are ready to greet the New Year.
Kumano Nachi Taisha Kumano Nachi Taisha is a Shinto shrine located halfway up Nachi Mountain, about 350 meters above sea level. It has its religious origin in the ancient nature worship of Nachi-no-Otaki. This grand shrine is part of the Kumano Sanzan and major pilgrimage destination. Shrine...
Getting tired of the big city rat race? Need to head to the countryside to recharge your mental batteries? Take a video virtual tour to a nice onsen in the countryside in Akita. Check out the onsen from 9:57.
We journey the Tazawako and Akita Nairiku Lines into the heart of Akita Pref. in Japan's north. Warm yourself in the milky white waters of a secluded, hot spring and admire lustrous, traditional items made from bark. Visit the Matagi bear hunters who continue to practice an indigenous faith and...
Here is another "Day in the Life" video by Paolo on YouTube. This video gives a good feel for life in rural Japan.
This is a video of a man working for The Choshi Train Line, a small train company in the countryside in Eastern Chiba Prefecture. This train line is so rural that many of the stations are unmanned and the company relies on an honor system for many passengers to pay up.
In a sad side-effect of Japan's rapidly dwindling population, many of these rural railroad companies are beginning to face bankruptcy. (As the video points out, this railroad company has had to resort to selling sembei crackers to stay afloat financially.)
(Choshi is on the easternmost point of Chiba Prefecture, not far from Narita Airport. We don't usually think of Narita Airport as being out in the countryside, but it is.)
Most people know that Japan invaded Korea during WWII. Most people do not know that Japan also invaded Korea in 1592. Here is a video about that war, the Imjin War. (While watching the video, I actually found myself cheering for the Koreans and against the Japanese.)
Most people know that Japan invaded Korea during WWII. Most people do not know that Japan also invaded Korea in 1592. Here is a video about that war, the Imjin War. (While watching the video, I actually found myself cheering for the Koreans and against the Japanese.)
As for the merger, the signing of the Annexation of Korea treaty was carried out in Korea Japan on August 22, 1910.
Strangely, there was not the war in the Japan-North Korea merger.
You can get yamecha in local stores not too expensive but not in wine bottles. I ran out it is actually not so far from our place in Nagasaki (yame is in Fukuoka prefecture). higashi sonagi is closer. Last year with my father in law's stroke we didn't get a lot but got some. He passed a few weeks back so not a lot of fun time ;(
Here is an amazing video of a Japanese woman named Tomoko Kitada, who plays the ukulele and sings a song from Hawaii. I especially love the way she sings in falsetto voice. (Singing in falsetto voice is an important part of Hawaiian music.)
She has plenty of other Hawaiian songs on her YouTube page.
Why nudity is a rule in Japan's traditional onsens
Join Paul Carter in Japan's Unazukionsen, a mountain town where hot springs meet iconic trains in the most surprising ways. From station foot baths to stunning outdoor onsen, Paul discovers the relaxing, healing traditions of bathing as nature intended.
Okay, this, too, isn't a YouTube video but was featured the other day on the NYT. If you have 23 minutes, watch it, and you'll understand much about Japanese school education—insightful and sensitive, and the pupils are beyond adorable.
A look into the delicate balance between teamwork, discipline and personal growth.
This captivating 23-minute documentary explores how children become Japanese, highlighting the transformative power of elementary school. It delves into the cultural norms and shared values that shape young minds during this formative period. The renowned filmmaker Ema Ryan Yamazaki is also behind the well-regarded Koshien documentary, which offers a fresh and insightful look at the subject.
One thing I have not done in this thread is post any of the thousands of YouTube videos made by Japanese tourists who travel the world. Here is a video of Haru-san (a YouTuber who has traveled to many foreign countries) in Hawaii as she buys breakfast in Waikiki, rents a bike, and has her breakfast in Queen Kapiolani Park (a large park just to the east of Waikiki).
I always find Haru-san's videos to be quite refreshing. Her happy nature and positivity are always infectious.
This video is in Japanese with no English translation.
I like Haru-san's videos because she speaks clearly, not too fast, and doesn't use a lot of difficult vocabulary. For middle-to-upper-level students of Japanese, I strong recommend using her videos for listening practice. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT SHE IS SAYING, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK. There are a number of bilingual people on this forum who would be more than happy to help. When you want to ask about what she is saying, tell us at what moment in the video it happens. For example, "In the video at 0:03, the writing on the screen says, 'Hawaii no Waikiki ni kiteimasu.' but she says 'Hawaii no Waikiki ni kite orimasu.' What is the difference between kiteimasu and kite orimasu?" (Kite orimasu is more formal than kiteimasu.)
Haru-san does such a wonderful job making videos, I thought it would be fun to watch one more of her videos. Here is a video of her participating in the 2023 Honolulu Marathon.
At 55:51 she meets Onoda-san, another well-traveled YouTuber who has posted many videos of his travels around the world.
(And the 2024 Honolulu Marathon is coming up in just a couple weeks.)
I mentioned Onoda-san the YouTuber in my previous post. I am posting a video of his to show how listening to and understanding Onoda-san's Japanese is much more difficult than understanding Haru-san's Japanese. (I have always found male spoken Japanese more difficult to understand than female spoken Japanese.) Take a look and see/hear how much more difficult it is to understand Onoda-san's Japanese.
Onoda-san has posted a huge number of videos of his world travels on his YouTube channel. Here is a video of him flying into the world's most dangerous airport, Lukla Airport in Nepal. Watch from 21:33 as a small airliner takes off from this incredibly short and dangerous runway, dropping off to a steep cliff on one end and running smack dab into the mountain on the other end.
Watch from 26:38 as Onoda-san's helicopter lands at Lukla Airport. (I'm sure he took a helicopter because they 'seem to be' safer than airplanes going into Lukla.) We get a clear view of how short the runway is. We can see the sheer drop-off (!) at one end of the runway and how the runway goes right up to the face of the mountain at the other end. (There have been many crashes of airplanes both taking off and landing at Lukla due to this runway, and also due to the fact that this airport is also right in the middle of huge mountains, severely restricting an airplane's maneuverability in the air, adding to factors that have caused many crashes there.)
This video is one in a series of videos of his trip: Japan-Katmandu-Lukla-Katmandu-Japan.
(There are a number of Lukla airplane crash videos on YouTube, in case anyone is interested in watching them.)
YouTube video title
世界一危険なテンジン・ヒラリー空港の飛行機!!復路リベンジ【ネパール】
"A hidden place in the sky" discovered! Foreign tourists rejoice at the miraculous sea of clouds in a village in Nara with no supermarkets or traffic lights .
[Hatori Shinichi Morning Show]
(December 3, 2024)
The sea of clouds in Nosegawa Village, Nara Prefecture, known as the "secret land in the sky." Located about six hours from Tokyo, this village has a population of just over 300 people, but is visited by many foreign tourists.
■The charm of Nosegawa Village, Nara, the "secret land in the sky"
Nosegawa Village is located in the southwest of Nara Prefecture, surrounded by the mountains of the Kii Mountains, which are over 1,000 meters above sea level. 97% of the village is forest, and the average elevation of the village is 700 meters.
It is a "secret land in the sky" that is about six hours away from Tokyo by bullet train, conventional train, and bus. There are only 327 residents. It is the village with the smallest population in Japan, excluding remote islands.
There is no train station, no supermarket, and not even a traffic light. When we asked the residents about the charm of Nosegawa Village, they answered, "Even if you say it's a nice place... I don't know if there was something there in the past," and "There's nothing attractive about it. I can say I'm not confident about it."
On the other hand, we also heard, "Recently, there are many places where you can see the sea of clouds over there, and many people come here early in the morning."
Nosegawa Village, where the sea of clouds is likely to occur all year round, is known to those in the know as a famous spot for sea of clouds. Moreover, there are seven viewing spots scattered throughout the village, making it a "village of the sea of clouds."
The sea of clouds looks different from place to place, and it is said to be a good omen that the shape of the clouds that meander through the mountain valleys looks like the legendary creature, the Azure Dragon, rising to the heavens.
From the top of the mountain, which is about 1,200 meters above sea level, you can enjoy the collaboration of the mountains that line the Kii Peninsula and the sea of clouds. If the conditions are right, you can witness a miraculous sight of the starry sky.
In addition, an amazingly clear stream flows right next to the village. The water is so clear that you can clearly see not only the swimming fish, but even their shadows reflected on the riverbed.
In addition, Tachisato Kojin, where Kobo Daishi trained, is one of the three great Kojin shrines in Japan, where the god of fire is enshrined. The unusual sight of a large cedar tree piercing the roof of the main hall and an endless row of white wooden torii gates attracts worshippers from all over the country.
■Foreigners heading for the Kumano Kodo "Kohechi"
The number of foreigners walking along this unexplored mountain path in the sky has increased dramatically in recent years. You can also see a woman walking alone in silence with a large backpack.
There are other foreigners to see.
British people
"I'm from England. I'm from near London."
"I'll walk from Koyasan to Kumano Hongu in about four days. I'll walk the Kohechi section of the Kumano Kodo."
Their purpose is to hike the Kumano Kodo, a registered World Heritage Site. Koyasan and the neighboring village of Nosegawa are crossed by a route called "Kohechi", which is about 70 kilometers long and connects Koyasan and Kumano Hongu in the shortest possible time.
This Kohechi route requires crossing three passes at an altitude of about 1,000 meters, and is the most rugged of the Kumano Kodo trails.
Chinese tourist: "I learned about Kohechi from friends and from Japanese websites."
The woman said she chose this route to coincide with the autumn leaves season.
Chinese tourist: "It's so beautiful. I hope my friends will come too."
The Polish and British couple started from Kumano Hongu four days ago. They plan to arrive at Koyasan in the evening of that day.
Polish tourist: "We wanted to walk a route that wasn't very crowded and wasn't very well-known. Nakahechi was also an option, but we chose this route because we wanted to walk through rural villages. We only met about five people a day, so it was very few and I was glad. The villagers were also very welcoming, and I think it's definitely worth coming."
■ "Sea of clouds spot" Spectators from all over the world
In the evening, foreigners arrive one after another at lodgings near the Kohechi route.
Family from France
"We're not going to walk the entire Kumano Kodo, but we're planning to walk about 10 kilometers. We wanted to discover Japan while traveling around the country."
Family from Singapore
"We've always wanted to visit Japan's hidden places as a family. We thought it was an interesting place."
Shizuko Nakasako (90) of Kawarabisou says that she used to be perplexed by foreigners, but now it's a completely normal sight.
Nakasako
"I'm glad they came from far away. Even from Estonia, we've already come five times (in groups) with 10 or 15 people. If you think of Germany, America, or England, they feel closer to us now."
Tourist from Osaka
"It's so beautiful. It's amazing. It's so relaxing."
The new attraction of the "hidden place in the sky" is the sea of clouds. Bathed in the morning sun, golden clouds cover the valley, and the mountain ridges rise up like islands. Many spectators gather at the sea of clouds spot from early in the morning to catch a glimpse of the spectacular view.
Tourist from Osaka
"I came here because you can see the beautiful sea of clouds all year round. (I left Osaka at 2 a.m.) I left at 2 a.m."
Tourist from Kyoto
"Today is my third time here. The second time I came, the sea of clouds was quite solid. The shape of the clouds changes quite a bit, so I think it's interesting no matter how many times you come."
A tourist from Germany who was camping at the sea of clouds said, "I was very lucky and happy," and "I took 120 photos."
In order to welcome the spectators who come early in the morning, Inaka Shokudo Bessho started opening its restaurant at around 7 a.m. Inaka Shokudo Bessho, Bessho Shizuko (77)
"Have you seen the sea of clouds?"
Tourist from Kyoto
"I didn't see it today, but I'm on my way back."
Bessho
"There are a lot of people who see the sea of clouds, as expected."
Tourist from Kyoto
"I found it by chance while riding my bike. It's warm. It's so good. It's delicious."
Recently, overseas visitors have also started coming.
Bssho
"(Foreign tourists) stop by here and there. I make a notebook, so I tell them to write it down when they come to Nosegawa. I think they'll come often. I'm really grateful."
■Inn owner charmed by Nosegawa's sea of clouds
There is a woman who is so fascinated by the sea of clouds in Nosegawa that she runs an inn in a remote area.
Katsuyo Izumimoto (60), owner of "Unkai no Sato no Yado", fell in love at first sight with the sea of clouds in Nosegawa when she first saw it about 10 years ago. Six years ago, he opened the inn to make it a base for viewing the sea of clouds.
Izumimoto-san
"Isn't this amazing? This is my first time. I'm totally hooked."
Izumimoto-san's love for the sea of clouds on social media and photos of the sea of clouds in Nosegawa Village gradually spread.
In addition, the inn was listed on an English-language accommodation reservation site, and reservations began to come in from foreign tourists, despite the poor transportation access.
The whiteboard showing the reservation status is filled with a list of countries around the world.
Izumimoto-san
"Maybe about two Japanese people a month. About 80% of the guests are from overseas each year."
There are many reasons why foreigners stay at the inn.
Izumimoto-san
"Some people want to stay in a private home, some stay on their way to Mount Koya, Kumano, or Yoshino, and some are from overseas who want to see the sea of clouds."
Recently, he says, there has been an increase in guests from overseas who want to see the sea of clouds.
Izumimoto-san
"This kid is from Dubai (UAE). He traveled to Japan to see the sea of clouds. These kids also came to see the sea of clouds. They're from the Netherlands. They were really surprised. It really looks like the sea."
The couple who stayed at the hotel that day was a couple from the UK.
Couple from the UK
"We're going to see the sea of clouds in the valley tomorrow."
"(Q. Have you ever seen a sea of clouds?) I've never seen it in the UK."
It rained the day before, and the humidity was high, making it ideal for the sea of clouds to form. Our expectations are building.
Couple from the UK
"I've never seen anything like this before. I hope we can see it tomorrow."
"(Q. Will we be able to see the sea of clouds?) I don't know. It's a bit cloudy..."
We left the hotel early in the morning, just after 6am, and arrived at Tengugi Pass, the point where we could see the sea of clouds in about 10 minutes.
Izumimoto-san: "Oh, what a shame. I'm sorry nothing."
Perhaps the night wasn't cold enough, and the sea of clouds didn't appear at all.
A couple from England: "It's unfortunate, but you can't control the weather."
However, when we moved to another point, a magnificent view unfolded before our eyes. A ray of light appeared from a gap in the clouds, pouring down to the ground like a pillar. This phenomenon is commonly known as the "Angel's Ladder." The light stretched in a straight line from the sky and illuminated the mountainside, creating a divine scene.
Izumimoto-san: "Great! (Nature) shows us something, doesn't it?"
On another day, a couple from Germany who were on their honeymoon in Japan said they were going to see the sea of clouds to wrap up their three-day stay in Nosegawa Village. However, the air was dry the next morning, and we couldn't expect to see much of a sea of clouds.
A couple from Germany
"(Q. Is it okay if it's early in the morning?) It's early, but I've had coffee so I'm ready."
Izumimoto-san
"Let's go!"
When we arrived at the spot, a thin sea of clouds was covering the mountains in front and a thick sea of clouds was covering the mountains in the background, like a watercolor painting.
Her husband, Arne, who works as a photographer in Germany, was fired up as a photographer and his hand kept pressing the shutter.
Izumimoto-san
"You're a lucky couple."
"There it is, I'm glad. I'm relieved. (The sea of clouds) is really concentrated over there. It's thin in front. This sea of clouds is rare. It's a little different from usual. I've never seen it often. It's rare."
When the morning sun appeared from behind the mountain, the sea of clouds turned golden and became more divine. Arne put down his camera and gazed at the view.
A couple from Germany
"This place is really special"
"It's special"
(From "Hatori Shinichi Morning Show" broadcast on December 3, 2024)
The "castle of the heavens" Takeda Castle trace full-scale sea of clouds season arrival
The history of nation trace, Takeda Castle trace of Asago-shi reaches a full-scale sea of clouds season, and many tourists visit it to have a look at a fantastic scene.
Takeda Castle trace of Asago-shi known as "the castle of the heavens."
A cloud surrounds it gently around the site of castle which bathed in the morning sun and seems to be totally isolated.
A sea of clouds is humid, and it is said that it occurs when the climatic condition such as temperature difference of the early morning of the day being big in the daytime of the day before is piled up.
Many tourists visited 立雲峡 which could overlook Takeda Castle trace and they put the fantastic scene which they looked forward to before the sunrise in the photograph and did it and enjoyed it.
It is until early December that I see a sea of clouds very well, and a live camera for a limited time is released on the homepage of Asago-shi and comments on the precautions when I go to see it.
[the condition that is easy to occur of a sea of clouds]
[time]
From September to November ※I am rarely seen in other seasons, but (late fall in particular) is easy to occur most in autumn
[time]
From the early morning to around 8:00 a.m.
[condition]
1. Humid, enough radiational cooling があること 2. It is fine weather れていること 3. well Differences between Japan and China and temperature of the early morning of the day of the day before are large きいこと 4. Wind being weak
[others]
The dense fog warning in southern Tajima is a check required, too
[three equipment when I go to see a sea of clouds]
①A flashlight: A light is not installed in Takeda Castle trace and 立雲峡. This is never left.
②A raincoat: As a sea of clouds is a lump of the steam, you are wrapped in a cloud, and do not be drenched.
③Heavy winter clothing-proof: As it is easy to occur when it is strongly cold in the morning, the heavy winter clothing-proof is required.
Takeda Kojoyama, Wadayama-cho, Asago City, Hyogo Prefecture[/time]
Here's a recipe for how to make nikuman (baozi in Chinese). I made it tonight for the first time, and they turned out surprisingly well. Considering my poor culinary skills, I guess that is what is meant by, "thanks to my teacher." (先生のおかげです）
Incidentally, this lady has a ton of cooking videos.
Why is "Japanese egg sand?"
The charm world sends heat eyes in foreign tourists!
[Super J Channel] (December 8, 2024)
Now up-and-coming gourmet "egg sand." I chased a secret of the egg sand which attracted the world to a thing using the sand of the thick omelet, legendary egg sand and the Japanese traditional food and further evolution.
■ Egg sandwiches when you come to Japan
There is a popular egg sandwich shop at Narita Airport, the gateway to Japan. It is a convenience store. Foreign tourists were seen picking up egg sandwiches one after another at the egg sandwich corner lined with sandwiches.
From Singapore
"I arrived this morning, and the first thing I do when I come to Japan is get an egg sandwich."
A couple from Singapore also got one as soon as they arrived...
From Singapore
"I saw a video about Japanese egg sandwiches on the plane and I just had to try them."
More and more foreigners are saying, "The first thing I do when I arrive in Japan is get an egg sandwich."
One of the reasons for their popularity was the Tokyo Olympics three years ago. Reporters from various countries who came to Japan praised the egg sandwiches at convenience stores and were surprised at how cheap they were, costing around 300 yen.
Egg sandwiches have also been sold at convenience stores in the United States, and social media is flooded with happy comments such as, "This egg sandwich is really delicious."
The popularity of Japanese egg sandwiches is truly spreading around the world. In Japan, it is common to mash boiled eggs and mix them with mayonnaise, but overseas...
From America
"I've never seen this in a store in LA."
From Germany
"Egg sandwiches in Germany have scrambled eggs in between, and the bread is brown and hard."
From Venezuela
"There's no way you'd see an egg sandwich with mayonnaise. It's just a fried egg sandwich between two pieces of bread."
In fact, the combination of creamy eggs mixed with mayonnaise and soft bread, which is commonplace for us, is said to be rare even in the world.
■"Legendary Egg Sandwich" Soaring Egg Prices
For such foreigners, there is a place in Ginza that could be called the "holy land of egg sandwiches."
From Australia
"It's exciting. I was always thinking about egg sandwiches before I came to Japan. I can't wait to have an egg sandwich."
Established 41 years ago, Cafe American is always crowded with customers, and is located behind the Kabukiza Theater. It is said to be a popular shop on social media among foreigners.
The "legendary" egg sandwich is made from a whole loaf of bread, and has two giant mountains of eggs piled on top. It costs 900 yen.
From Australia
"This sandwich."
"(Q. Do you think you can eat it all?) Yes you can."
"Come on, let's eat it. It's delicious."
The combination of eggs and mayonnaise has been met with comments such as, "After all, a lot of mayonnaise and a creamy texture are good. It's well-balanced."
On busy days, owner Makoto Haraguchi (73) boils 800 eggs and peels them by hand one by one.
One serving contains the filling of eight eggs. The seasoning is simple, just mix with mayonnaise. The bread is delivered fresh from the bakery twice a day.
They are proud of the hot, fluffy and chewy texture of the bread. Then, they sandwich a generous amount of egg between bread slices more than 5 cm thick and cut it into a bold shape. After serving it on a plate, they top it off with more egg to complete it.
From Australia
"The bread is warm and very fluffy"
The legendary egg sandwich was launched about 10 years ago, but it seems that they are currently having some problems.
Haraguchi-san
"Eggs were cheap 10 years ago. Half the price compared to now."
Back then eggs were cheap, and we increased the amount we had out of a spirit of service until we reached our current amount. But now eggs are expensive.
Haraguchi-san
"I don't care. We can't reduce the amount. Everyone looks forward to the toppings."
A visitor from Australia commented, "It was just the best experience," on the legendary egg sandwich, which is full of the owner's spirit.
■Sandwiches nurtured by Japan's onigiri culture
The origin of the name sandwich is said to be in 18th century England, when "the Earl of Sandwich ate it while playing cards."
Bread became popular in Japan during the Meiji period , and a recipe for egg sandwiches appeared in a cooking magazine in 1915. After the war, it spread to coffee shops and other establishments due to the relatively low price of fresh eggs and the widespread use of mayonnaise.
In addition, various types of sandwiches unique to Japan were born. "Isen" is a long-established pork cutlet restaurant in Okachimachi, Tokyo, said to be the birthplace of the cutlet sandwich. It was invented by the first proprietress about 90 years ago.
It is still made the same way today, with a soft bite-sized cutlet that can be cut with chopsticks, coated with a special sauce, and sandwiched between thin bread. The small size makes it easy to eat, and it was said to have been popular among geisha in the Ueno area at the time. You could certainly cut it with chopsticks.
The fruit sandwich that has become popular recently is said to have been served in the fruit restaurant of Sembikiya Sohonten in Nihonbashi, Tokyo in 1868.
Currently, four types of fruit are used: strawberry, pineapple, papaya, and kiwi. Fruits that do not release much juice are used.
The whipped cream is not too sweet. With the sourness of strawberry and pineapple, the flavor of papaya, and the texture of kiwi, this is an elegant fruit sandwich that Japan is proud of.
In Japan, where onigiri culture existed, it is said that sandwiches were uniquely arranged using easy-to-eat bread.
■ "I want to eat this every day."
A man living in Japan is actually one of the people who started the egg sandwich boom among foreigners.
When he posted a video of himself eating an egg sandwich from a convenience store on social media for the world to see, he received a huge response, with comments such as "Wow, that looks delicious" and "I really want to go to Japan."
Sparks (27), a teacher at an international school from New Zealand, became addicted to a convenience store egg sandwich he happened to try.
Sparks: "I eat it every day. Thank you for the meal."
He says it has a simple, deep flavor that you never get tired of.
This time, Sparks headed to "TAMASAN PARK," a specialty egg sandwich shop located a 10-minute walk from Omiya Station. There were many customers at the store before lunch.
Sparks: "There's an evolved egg sandwich. It looks like a cake."
The new product is the "King of Egg Sandwiches," a French toast sandwich with egg sauce made with mayonnaise and mustard. And the most popular one is...
Sparks
"Wow, this is it! It looks perfect."
What? Is this an egg sandwich? At first glance it looks like a cake, but in the middle is a thick fried egg. It's called the "Sunny Egg Sandwich."
The ingredients are egg yolks, mayonnaise, milk, cream, sugar, etc. Egg whites are then made into meringue and added. The secret to making it fluffy is actually in a rice cooker.
Tamasan Park Nishikawa Ippei (51)
"It circulates and cooks evenly."
After much trial and error, including baking in a frying pan, he came up with the method of using a rice cooker. The end result is fluffy and soft.
The bread is a layered combination of sweet brioche dough and crispy croissant dough. After cooling the egg, sandwich it between the bread and it's complete.
Sparks-san
"The eggs are sweet, but the bread is salty. It's a good combination. The bread is soft and really tasty. I want to eat it every day."
■"Japanese egg sandwiches are the best!"
Next, we went to the egg sandwich that Sparks is most interested in. It is said to use traditional Japanese foods.
Sparks-san
"I can't imagine what it tastes like, so I want to try it and see for myself."
BAKER Aoyagi is a popular specialty bread store that just opened last year in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo.
When I opened the bag, the smell of wood wafted through the air. They say it uses traditional Japanese foods, and I could hear a crunching sound.
Sparks-san
"Thank you for the meal. It's crunchy. What can I say... It's smoky, like the smell of wood."
"Crunchy and smoky." The secret added to the egg sandwich is...
The filling is made by finely chopping up smoked pickled daikon radish "iburi-gakko," a local Akita dish, and combining it with eggs, mayonnaise, cream cheese, and Italian parsley.
Sparks is excited about the combination of traditional Japanese pickles and egg sandwiches.
Sparks: "I want to explore the ever-evolving world of egg sandwiches even more. Japanese egg sandwiches are the best!"
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