Today is Risshun, the first day of spring in Japanese Calendar.
What I learnt is that if you eat something made on Risshun on that day, it means good luck.
We will make Koshian Daifuku, Kusaguruma Daifuku, Ume no Kaori and Dorayaki. Daifuku is called 'Risshun Daifuku', and the mochi and azuki beans are said to ward off evil and bad luck. Above all, eating delicious food naturally brings a smile to your face. A smile is perhaps the strongest of all, as it brings more good fortune than anything else.
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February Japanese sweets
Ume no Ka￡2.00
Mochi in the shape of plum blossoms, the flower of early spring, filled with white bean paste with plum pickles juice. The refined sweetness goes well with green tea.
Thin-skinned Inaka Manju ￡2.00
Aromatic buns wrapped in grated yam skin. It also contains sweetened chestnuts, making you feel like you're getting a little bit better off. This is stemed.
Strawberry Daifuku ￡2.50
Strawberry Daifuku is made out of season only for Valentine's Day and will be on sale from Friday 10. Reservations can only be made by calling the shop.
Uguisu mochi ￡1.80
These rice cakes are made in the shape of the Japanese bush warbler, a bird that heralds the arrival of spring. The fluffy soft mochi is served with fragrant green soybean soybean flour (cotains soybean).
Three types of Dorayaki (Koshi, Grain and Matcha) at ￡1.80 each and Daifuku (￡1.50) are always available, but if you buy more than five, please order at least two days before pick-up. Please note that we are experiencing a number of shortages of ingredients from Japan. We will do our best to deliver the best possible product, but we may have to cancel your order if we have no choice. Please understand.
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February events
Yesterday, 3 February, was Setsubun. We prepared a lot of ehomaki, but they were sold out. Thank you very much. We were going to make roasted beans in the oven and serve them with the ehoumaki, but we were too busy to make the process from boiled beans to roasted beans at all, so we couldn't give them to you. We are really sorry for those who were looking forward to it. Currently, we have 2 kg of cooked beans on hand. Now, what shall we do with them?
Today, 4 February, is the first day of spring.
We are waiting for you with lots of Japanese sweets.
Tuesday 14 February is Valentine's Day. As mentioned above, we have received many requests to make strawberry daifuku, although it is out of season since the 10th. If you would like to purchase one, please call the café to make a reservation. If you send a message outside the café phone, it may be missed, so we will only accept reservations by phone at the café. Please note that we will only accept reservations by phone at the café.
Sunday 19 is a Japan Art Club activity day. We would like to have a tofu workshop from 9am, followed by a lunch break at 1pm and a calligraphy class from 2pm to 5pm. Please check the Facebook event, Instagram and posters in the café for entry requirements.
Tuesday 21 is Pancake Day. Japanese pancakes are known for their fluffy pancakes. We will be replacing our morning French toast with pancakes on this day. Please come and try it.
Every Thursday is Okonomiyaki Night, from 5.30 to 8.00pm and by reservation only, as seating is limited. Please call the café in advance.
This month's Weekly Lunch Special.
First week (1-4 days) Set A - yakisoba, Set B - ehomaki.
Second week (7-11 Dec) Set A - French toast breakfast set, Set B - grilled salmon breakfast set.
Third week (14th-15th) Set A - Teriyaki pizza toast & salad, Set B - Omelette rice
Fourth week (21st - 25th) Set A - Curry rice, Set B - Okonomiyaki
Please note that from this month, Set A will remain at the same price of ￡9.80, but Set B will be ￡12.80.
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The electricity bill for my house has arrived, the water bill is also...
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