I have lived in Japan but the sweets from this place says home to me. I now live in the Pacific NW & the few who make manju here are definitely not up to quality. Besides some of them charge up to $3.50 or more a piece. I don't know how this guy keeps his prices so low. I buy 30 - 50 pieces @ a time & immediately put them in the freezer when I get home as they are made preservative free. When this guy retires, there will no longer be anyone to take over. I will be in deep trouble when this happens...
Pros: hole in the wall, artisan Japanese sweets...
Cons: sakura mochi, my favorite, is made for 6 weeks in the spring
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