Considering the Japanese love affair with sweets, whether it be cakes or more traditional confectionery, the nation’s continued svelteness is even more incredible. In fact, it’s arguably fair to say that the amount of goodies that many Japanese seem to regularly put away would have many in my native Britain indecorously bursting out of their elasticated waistbands at the mere thought of such delicacies. A plight that would perhaps also leave them with barely enough breath to get through that overly long and largely comma-free last sentence.
Plus, if simply eating them in large numbers wasn’t enough, merely producing sweets would appear to be almost as pleasurable.
Matt says
She has that blasé’d look on her face implying you were maybe not the first one to take a picture of her that day. ^^
Lee says
No, probably not!
tamh says
WOW, that’s a real cute girl there… Being a sweet lover, I always wanted to try Japanese confectionary, as sweet as they should be.
I’ve seen some of the most elaborate products, and they seem pretty beautiful. Unworthy of being eaten.
Lee says
Yes, I know what you mean. Some of the sweets really are like works of art, and eating them seems somehow wrong.
Linette says
Lovely picture. What is she making?
Lee says
Thanks Linette. She’s making manju. Very popular, and very nice. There’s a link here with a bit more information.
Aja says
How do those sweets taste like?
Lee says
Sweet.
Sorry, couldn’t resist! Difficult to say really, but I like them. They have a lovely soft texture. Well worth trying if you get the chance.
NihonBurp says
Although this is a massive generalisation I find Japanese sweets to be less sweet than the snacks/sweets you find here in the UK. Well Japanese traditional sweets anyhow. Maybe that goes a little way to explain why there aren’t as many bulging waists over there. (although Japan does have its fair share of ‘western’ sweets as well)
Lee says
That’s a good point. At least in regards more traditional sweets. I have no idea how much sugar they contain though.
Jeffrey says
Ah, the endless debate (along with its cousin, ” Japanese food isn’t all that salty”)!
jonhohx says
where did u say was the location of this stall…?
Lee says
The photo was taken at Jindaiji Temple, in west Tokyo.
jonhohx says
hmmm…me thinks heading that way i will be….thanks
arabesque says
yes, they can be quite delicious.
lovely photo. ^0^
Lee says
They can indeed. Thanks!
winnie says
She is kawaii even she did not smile fully.
I have not try this sweet before, it look yummy !!
TKYC says
I do miss the true beauty of everyday Japan… She is sublime (Mona Lisa-eque).
Also miss the great sweets and cakes that are delish… without mountains of sugar!!
Thom says
She has an elvish air…
xerrexdgrey says
I like her….she’s cute