We got our new box from Sakuraco and this month its theme is Autumn in Kyoto. Haven't had a chance to explore all the goodies, but I was particularly taken by this cookie.


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( cat shenanigans )

It was a groggy start to the day. I never sleep well the first night in a hotel room and the reception seemed to go on forever. Thankfully, there was coffee in the room and that helped ( Read more... )

and I love TV ads, but mostly I love Japanese TV ads. Check this one out for Long Long Man. With a grateful bow to selenic76 for first posting it. Even if you don't want to watch all the ads in between, check out the first and the last ones. :D

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From Bored Panda - Japanese makes the cutest sweets


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First, these were taken at Barb's house during her Japanese party
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