Tokyo Weekender - November 2017

FOR THE SWEET-TOOTH
For an after-dinner treat, this convenient box set contains a selection of chocolates, cookies
and cakes – and even the drip coffee to go with them! Enticing nibbles like matcha
baumkuchen rusk cookies and matcha cheese tarts are sure to make any guest come back
for seconds.
Coffee, chocolate, and cake set ¥3,240
FOR THE GOURMET
Home to world-renowned Satsuma pottery,
Hioki City’s selection of ceramics proves
simple designs are always in style. These
spectacular Kuro Satsuma pieces feature
black-bodied ceramic bowls coated in a
dark overglaze and are easy to hold in one
hand – perfect for when you're grabbing a
second serving.
Rice bowl (black or golden brown) ¥2,160
FOR THE HARD
TO PLEASE
It can be hard to find
items that are both
aesthetically attractive
and will get plenty of
use, but we’re sure this
adornment will tick both
boxes: a long-lasting
Christmas wreath in soft
pastels and muted purple
shades. The flowers are
handmade by slicing the
stalk of the sola tree into
thin strips, then molding
them into delicate petal
shapes, which will last
an eternity.
Christmas wreath ¥10,800
FOR THE CONNOISSEUR
For something a little bit stronger, the Kagoshima-made Saru
series from Komasa Jyozo Co., Ltd offers a selection of three fruity
and fragrant shochu varieties in compact 500ml bottles. Though
shochu is usually served straight, on the rocks or with hot water,
this particular range is great when mixed into cocktails as well.
Akazaru, Kizaru, Shirozaru shochu (500 ml), ¥864
Shintora Tabisuru Store’s regional crafts selection is available until
November 26, while the autumn market runs until December 27.
Address: 2-16 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku
Web: www.tabisuru-market.jp
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