If you have read my other posts about cool Japanese stuff- you can probably tell that I like to take pictures of the things I buy that are different- or that I just love. So here is another installment of some of my favorite Japanese things...
Mini beers! Isn't this the cutest little can? I am not really a big beer drinker. But I saw these at the grocery store and had to buy a couple- just to say I did. They look like "kid-sized" beers- though they are definitely not kid beverages! I am not sure how popular these beers are here? The drunk driving laws here are uber strict to say the least. Maybe the mini beers are for those who just want a taste of beer but are driving so they can't consume too much? I have noticed that some Japanese people really follow the "in moderation" rule. Unlike me- who can eat a whole bag of cookies- here they would and could stop at just one. It's major will power baby! So maybe the little cans are for those who know that too much beer is bad- and just want a little taste? I thought they were mighty tasty- Japanese beer is pretty good actually. But like I said- I am not a big beer drinker..
Japanese bread! I am just talking about the bread they sell in the grocery store- not the bakeries (I'll post about those later.) As you can imagine, the bread we have at the commissary just plain sucks. It is old and stale- which is understandable considering the length of travel they have had to endure to get here. The Japanese bread "loaves" are thickly sliced and so fresh and yummy! I made sure we had plenty for the after Thanksgiving turkey sandwiches. Hubby totally loves the bread. I have always eaten wheat bread- but I love the white bread here. The slices are much bigger and they come 8 slices to a loaf. There are no heels included either- I am not sure what they do with them after they slice them off? I am sure they get put to good use.
Speaking of the commissary- they do sell the local bread there as well- but with a big mark up. I don't get that!
My lovely dishes! I found these in the entrance to the grocery store (Maruetsu). The plates were only 300 Yen each and the bowls I think were about 100 Yen each. So cheap and so pretty! I love the edamame bowls- so different than anything I would find stateside (at least without paying an arm and a leg.) The plates are smaller than what we are used to- but I kind of think that is better. Maybe I will eat less? ha ha Anyhoo- I plan on buying more to add to my collection. I am going to need a pretty china buffet now...
