I remember when I was studying in Osaka during college, I went to Hiroshima for a few days but before I went I asked some people what kind of omiyage they wanted. Everyone said "momiji manju". I worked really hard at remembering the request, I'll never forget the word "momiji".
That's a gorgeous shot! I had to look up the words "omiyage" and "momiji"!
ReplyDeleteHere you go:
ReplyDeleteOmiyage: souvenir / a gift from somewhere
Momiji: Maple
Manju: Red bean paste - it's sweet
Ahah! That makes a lot more sense! See, I got "omiyage" but when I looked up "momiji", it came up with Message Dolls: http://lovemomiji.com/ (hope it's okay to link).
ReplyDeleteI love your photo of the maple but I really like those dolls too and might just have to have one.
I think I should get a commission if you do buy one.
ReplyDeleteTo be honest, I was thinking more along the lines of you offering to buy one and post it to me:)
ReplyDeleteIt's in the mail. Let me know when you get it.
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