[...] makes Butter Ball, UHA, is a truly inventive Japanese candy maker. They’re the creators of Shigekix, Koakuma and a slew of other appealing and inspiring snacks and [...]

[...] I’ve seen castella cakes mentioned in manga and anime before and always wondered why the characters would get so excited over them. I mean, it’s a cake, whoop-de-doo, get over it. Coming face to face with these “baby castella”, or per the translation, “nut bell castella” was underwhelming. Ok, it’s cake, yawn. I bought them anyway at the urging of a friend. (It can’t all be candied crabs and super sour candy.) [...]

@Carey, are talking about J Toy? They used to be in Mitsuwa but they moved down to Clark-Belmont. We didn’t go to any toy store, sadly. David loves J toy and I feel bad that we didn’t get to go. What’s the name and addy of the store you’re referring to? We might make a trip there the Thurs. before ACen.

@Lenners, ack! No yous don’t wants! Well, maybe you do. They’re worth trying just once, fo’ sho. Have fun with these but don’t say I didn’t warn ya.