It’s strawberry season in Japan.
Japanese strawberries are so sweet.
You should try them while you are in Japan because strawberries are fragile, easy to get damaged; therefore, difficult to ship out.
This is ichigo (strawberry) warabimochi.
These jelly are made by warabi (mountain vegetable) starch.
These are usually covered by Konako (soybean powder in gold) and kuromitsu (black sugar).
I enjoyed this light dessert after heavy dinner.
It’s delicious and I like its texture – natural jelly.
I had a Malaysian dinner at Rasa Malaysia, Ginza.
Food are authentic because my Malaysian friends enjoyed all these food.
Oops, I was busy eating; forgot to take photos of vegetables: sambal kang kong and sambal petai.
These are cincau (drink), butter fried prawn, chicken wings, fish head curry and pisang goreng.
I understand this is their first trip to Tokyo; but, I need to train them to enjoy Japanese food.
I attended a seminar from 2 pm to 5 pm; therefore, I needed to charge energy after the seminar.
Actually, I had a cake and coffee with a friend who also attended a seminar.
The seminar ended at 5 pm; I didn’t need to return to office so enjoyed having a coffee at the nice cafe in Marunouchi.
The seminar venue is nearby Tokyo Station.
Tokyo Station was opened in 1914, same as the Grand Central Station in New York.
Both celebrated 100th anniversary three years ago and these are sister stations.
Isn’t it beautiful?
On the way to my line, Marunouchi Line, I was greeted by Goku (Dragon Balls).
Kamehamehaaaaaaaaa!!!
I don’t have an occasion to go out with women only.
I was nervous even though we meet frequently every other week for arranging flower.
Last night, I bought a cheek to enhance my make up.
It’s a combination of natural look and it did enhance my look after I put it on.
Well, at least I thought so.
But nobody noticed my change; I curled up my hair, kept on wearing my suit after hours and applied additional make-up, cheeks.
I confessed my efforts and we laughed together.
A restaurant, IL Ritrovo @ Roppongi Hills, serves a Joshikai menu (Grils Gathering menu) for JPY 3,605.
The menu includes five main dishes (such as pizza and pasta), assorted dessert, tea or coffee and two hour free flow drinks.
It’s economical and delicious.
It was so much fun and I cannot wait for a next Joshikai (girls gathering)!!
I had Hiroshima-yaki at Sanshou, Ginza for dinner.
Sanshou is located at the second floor of Hiroshima TAU: an antenna shop where we can buy Hiroshima local specialties.
Hiroshima-yaki is originated from Hiroshima, similar to Okonomiyaki (Osaka Culture), but it’s with noodle.
I had deluxe Hiroshima-yaki with oyster, squid, shrimp and pork.
A restaurant is simple, but food is delicious♪
My back was so stiff; Googled for massage and went to Roppongi Yuren.
Surprisingly, many Japanese celebrities visited this massage shop; these are their autographs.
The place is small, but clean and homey; customers kept on coming in.
I enjoyed 100 mins body and foot massage.
My massager is good; my body is light now.
Thank you, Mo-san!
Soup is thick, but I love it!
I’ve been enjoying a cup of smoothie every morning since I bought a smoothie maker, Tescom TMV 1100.
Today, I went to buy a lunch box. (Yes, I was lazy making lunch today….).
I found a nice lunch box, but I thought I should take more veggies.
I bought smoothies which were on promotion – discount.
I tried a green smoothie, but surprisingly it’s sweet.
I opened it to check its greeness.
Hummm, my green smoothie is much more delicious.
Now I enjoy making my own recipe smoothie.
Today’s Recipe: Contrex water (200 ml), orange (60g), spinach (40g), apple (60g) and carrot (30g)
For dinner, I enjoyed another favorite drink: few glasses of wine.
Wine is also good, right?
Polyphenol!
Yes, I should be careful, not to over drink.
Well, this one is special……
Corton Clos Du Roi Grand Cru 2010 (Beaune, France)
Wine is so delicate….yet, enhancing food….
It’s not cheap (USD 125), but worth trying it once.
I went to my favorite Tempura restaurant Mikaku @ Roppongi.
Every Tempura was so delicate such as blow fish, sea urchin, soft roe, abalone, oyster, etc.
I enjoyed these Tempura with nice sake.
Am I qualify for foodie?
I had a Japanese style curry at Joto Curry at Shibuya, Tokyo for lunch today.
According to the signboard, there are 50 Joto Curry Restaurants in Osaka and this is their Tokyo Main Store.
It’s delicious and reasonable.
For dessert, I had nice wine and cake.
These were niiiiiiiiiccccccceeeeee.
Please check this wine: BUCELLA 2013 (Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon) if you like your wine full body.
Yes, I over enjoyed lunch today.
? What was my tonight’s dinner?
Green Smoothie……hahaha
I got the name of a nice BBQ restaurant in the neighborhood last night: Dedesuke Ginza.
I couldnt wait; I went to Dedesuke Ginza TODAY for early dinner.
Meats are so FRESH!
I enjoyed every dishes!
It is highly recommended to go to this restaurant if you are a meat lover.
Food is fresh, place is clean and price is reasonable!
Don’t worry; English menu and foreign language speaking staffs (English and Chinese) are available.
After dinner, I was so full and could enjoy a walk in Ginza.
Earlier today, I spotted an electric business card recorder and electric memo pad on the magazine.
According to a magazine, I can find these at Ginza Itoya.
I was in Ginza already; I went to Ginza Itoya Annex to check out these.
I love visiting Ginza Itoya because we can find many innovative stationeries there!
It’s so much fun to walk around the building♪
Good exercise, too!
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