Will Miss #42 - fine bean cakes (reflection)

In terms of shopping for Japanese food, I actually landed in an area as close to "paradise" outside of Tokyo as one can get. It turns out that there are quite a few Asian markets within driving range of my current apartment and I can buy more things than I ever dreamed of. That is not to say that I can get anything I want or that I can score some of my favorites from Japan, but I can get far, far more than I anticipated.

That being said, the only type of bean cakes that I can get here are the sort which are the most shelf-stable. I can't get anything really fresh and many of the specialty items that I loved can't be had. I still miss those lovely, really fresh and delightful bean cakes. 

Will Miss #42 - fine bean cakes

I've never been a tremendous fan of the coarse red bean cakes that are commonly sold in markets and bakeries in Japan. I don't dislike them, but they're not the sorts of things I'd actively seek out. On the other hand, the bean cakes full of more finely processed and delicate beans that are often sold in department stores or as souvenirs are a favorite of mine. In particular, the white and yellow beans are wonderful.

I'll miss these fine bean cakes.