Yokohama Strawberry Park | Review by Gina C

Kubota Hyakuju is a well-known Japanese sake. It has a subtle rice aroma on the palate and a clean, refreshing body. Its style is light, dry, and crisp, without feeling overly sweet or cloying. It’s light and smooth to drink, with a slightly dry edge and a clean finish that doesn’t leave behind a heavy alcohol taste.

I originally thought Japanese sake would be rather harsh, but this one was surprisingly easy to drink. It pairs well with Japanese cuisine and is an easy-drinking sake that doesn’t get tiring.

Tokyo Banana is a very famous souvenir from Japan, and you’ll see it almost everywhere in Tokyo! Its cute banana shape is appealing just to look at. The outer cake is very soft, fluffy, and delicate, with a rich banana custard filling inside. You can taste the sweet banana flavor as soon as you take a bite, along with plenty of creamy flavor. Overall, it isn’t overly sweet and goes down very easily.

We tried strawberry picking at Karuizawa Garden Farm Strawberry Garden. Unlike the usual image of picking strawberries in an outdoor field, the strawberries here are grown indoors in a greenhouse. The entire space is very clean, with no mud or mess when you walk in, making it a very comfortable environment.

Bright red strawberries hang from the plants, looking very tempting. They’re also at a convenient height, so you can easily pick them without constantly bending over. It was a lot of fun walking around looking for big, beautiful strawberries. Whenever we spotted a ripe, plump one, we couldn’t resist picking it and giving it a try.