Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory "Milk Cheese Busse" | Review by 一個漸漸喜歡上慢旅的人

I really love the fresh, mellow aroma of Japanese green tea. The best part is that it has none of the astringency commonly found in tea leaves. For convenience, I especially prefer this kind of tea bag packaging. Whenever I go to Japan, I always stop by Don Quijote or a drugstore to buy boxes of ITO EN green tea bags to bring back to Taiwan. It really is an essential tea to keep at home, and it’s perfect year-round. In the hot summer, I make cold-brew green tea for a cool, refreshing drink; in the winter, I brew a steaming cup and add a little honey, which makes it even mellower and tastier.

It’s great whether I’m enjoying a cup while relaxing at home or serving it to friends and family. This practical and delicious Japanese household staple is definitely a classic product I always haul home whenever I visit Japan.

After taking the ropeway up to the observation deck, I unexpectedly found this cozy CAFÉ GOKAN while waiting for the clouds to clear. Despite the chilly outdoor air, as an ice cream lover, of course I had to do as the locals do and get some Japanese soft serve.

I ordered their special matcha soft serve, topped with a decorative cookie printed with the character “頂,” which looked especially eye-catching and fun. After buying it, I took it outside to enjoy on the observation deck. Eating ice cream in the cold weather was incredibly satisfying because I didn’t have to worry about it melting and could take my time savoring it. So I enjoyed the rich soft serve while quietly waiting for the clouds and mist to gradually clear, taking in the magnificent snowy mountain scenery. This unique experience in the cold turned out to be enjoyable in its own special way, and I still miss it.

After taking the ropeway all the way to the final station, you’ll arrive at this beautiful Summit Forest observation deck. Looking out from high above, you can see the magnificent snow-covered mountain ranges in the distance. When I first arrived, the peaks were shrouded in clouds and mist, and the Yarigatake and Hotaka mountain ranges across the way were still hidden behind a veil, so I patiently sat on a bench and quietly waited.

Unexpectedly, after a while the clouds parted and the sun came out, and I was lucky enough to capture the breathtaking moment when the majestic peaks suddenly appeared. The spectacular scenery really reminded me of how moved I felt when seeing Mont Blanc in Chamonix, France. Standing among the towering mountains, I suddenly felt so small in the face of nature. Surrounded by pure white snow, it felt as if I were the only person left in the entire world. I really enjoyed the peace and sense of vastness far away from the hustle and bustle, quietly savoring this time alone.