The Best Aspect of Japan
If I was asked about the best aspect of Japan, I would say 'seasons'. It's not only because the four seasons are very distinct, but Japan provides service appropriate to seasons. Since ancient times, Japanese people have valued symbiosis with nature, and been aware of the different seasons. Spring, summer, autumn and winter. Through a year, we have appreciated natural blessings and found pleasure in the transient nature. That's why Japanese people eat seasonally. That's why each traditional Japanese colour has a name from nature. That's why there are seasonal Japanese-style confectioneries.
In this season, Japan is covered with pink cherry blossoms. I bought a representative spring confectionery; Sakura-mochi at a local and historical Japanese-style confection store. Sakuramochi is a rice cake filled with sweet azuki bean paste wrapped in a pickled cherry leaf.
Every month or season, you can find a different Japanese sweets at a shop. I prefer Japanese-style confection rather than cake with whipped cream. They are always a feast for the eyes and the stomach.
In this season, Japan is covered with pink cherry blossoms. I bought a representative spring confectionery; Sakura-mochi at a local and historical Japanese-style confection store. Sakuramochi is a rice cake filled with sweet azuki bean paste wrapped in a pickled cherry leaf.
Every month or season, you can find a different Japanese sweets at a shop. I prefer Japanese-style confection rather than cake with whipped cream. They are always a feast for the eyes and the stomach.
