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By Namiko Abe, About.com Guide to Japanese Language since 1997

Craving Japanese sweets

Wednesday May 21, 2008
I crave Japanese sweets once in a while. Since I grew up eating them, I even have a nostalgic feeling for them. I made "daifuku" today, which is made from rice flour stuffed with anko (red bean paste). They were very yummy! You can also put strawberries inside of anko and make "ichigo daifuku". There are several other varieties of daifuku. It is funny, when I am in Japan, I never think about making Japanese sweets at home, because they are available everywhere and quite reasonably priced, too.


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May 23, 2008 at 12:52 am
(1) justine says:

konnichiwa Namiko-san!!

The way you describe daifuku, I feel that indeed its a very delicious food. I myself is very fond of Japanese culture and I want to thank you for the effort you have exerted for those who are eager to learn Japanese language. I became interested in the Japanese culture since I am very fond of watching anime… Ever since I am a child. Now, I’m 18 and still very eager to learn new things about Japan.

tokorode, May I ask you one thing? In an anime, a character had ask about her favorite food. She said it was sweet, pink and very unyu? could it be ichigo daifuku? Sumimasen, you don’t need to answer it. It’s just my curiosity..

Arigato gozaimasu!!!
Gambatte Kudasai!

May 24, 2008 at 4:44 am
(2) Dan says:

Your blogs and translation are very helpful! Thank you - especially as it’s more than a translation but a break down and explanation of the entire post :D

I will become a regular reader.

May 24, 2008 at 8:04 am
(3) Kazelinu says:

Hi webmaster!

May 26, 2008 at 2:55 am
(4) mimi says:

ichigo daifuku is my favourite! i also like the banana one.

June 18, 2008 at 1:51 am
(5) Amanda says:

Wow, that sounds incredible. Convenience, always nice. haha.

September 20, 2008 at 12:36 pm
(6) stephanazs says:

Interesting facts.I have bookmarked this site. stephanazs

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