Japanese Candy

(Double-click the photo for a description of all the snacks.)

One of the best things about having family in Japan is that when I send them a gift, they'll send something in return.

In this case, I sent them a pack of Trader Joe's lime and chili mixed nuts. Look at all the stuff I got! Now I feel bad so I'll probably send them something else in return. =P

VIDEO: Adventures with Takoyaki

I found this candy pack at Mitsuwa market the other day. It's really weird.
It's made to look like a tray of takoyaki (panfried octopus balls), but is actually a gummy candy you make yourself. There's one glitch in this video. Can you find it?


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