Visiting England: Japanese Sweets

One of my favorite things about traveling is photographing unusual window displays. Look at these beautiful Japanese sweets! Wagashi packaged in pink origami-esque boxes - how could you resist?

This window lures shoppers into Minamoto Kitchoan. There are only three Minamoto Kitchoan locations in the world (New York, London & Singapore) - this one is located on Piccadilly Street in London.

The treats in the center remind me of my sushi soaps! Love it!

Vernal equinox

When my dear friend Heidi lived in Japan, she would fly home twice a year with her daybag stuffed with things she knew that I would love.

One such gift was this set of gumdrop-like candy. Of course I can't read the packaging, but it looks to me as if is meant to celebrate the beginning of Spring, or vernal equinox. Snowflakes transitioning into Spring flowers and birds chirping.

Spring is here!