Walking through the neighbourhood @ JR Noda Station

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Enroute Endo Sushi and weaving in and out of lanes brought us to this confectionary in a row of tailors and rice shop amidst the neighbourhood.

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Barely understanding what this was, we stepped in to check it out.

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And emerged with a couple of favourites.

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Mochi with red bean and chestnut had to be one of the more special ones with the additional chestnut.

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Still irresistible.

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The sponge of this was alot denser than the fluffy convenience store types. Red bean filling had more whole beans too, wholesome snack.

Thinking back, chancing upon such a confectionery was a surreal experience. The same way a tourist would feel stepping into Chin Mee Chin. That feeling of being transported back in time, finding something in an oddly misplaced neighbourhood. For a feel of japanese neighbourhood, take a train down to Noda station or any other station and wander around...you'd be surprised what that visit could uncover.

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