Yesterday one of my students who often travels to Tokyo delivered one of my favorite souvenirs in Japan – Tokyo Banana. It is kind of like a small sponge cake, filled with banana cream. It’s the closest thing I have ever had to a Banana Cream Pie in Japan. I’m not sure why anybody ever thought of Tokyo selling Tokyo Banana – there are not really any banana trees in Tokyo. Maybe they needed a distinctive souvenir that other cities didn’t have. Lots of people go to Tokyo on business or to see family, so I guess it made sense. <\/p>\n
Anyway, these things are delicious. I’ve been snacking on them last night and this morning and it is hard to stop. <\/p>\n
Tonight after work I’m meeting the Denya master for drinks. He’s got every Tuesday off, so it is a little difficult to meet on the weekends. I’m not sure what the plan is, but it’s a school night for me so I don’t think it will be a crazy party. At least I hope not…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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