Waseda University Shimura Laboratory Blog

We had the welcome party on 19 April at   Restaurant: Sumibi-yaki Restaurant Makiba no Oka          炭火焼レストラン　マキ場の丘 http://www.makibanooka.com/index.html

  「蒲江米花糖」“Pujiang Mihuatang”: A traditional specialty from Pujiang County in Sichuan Province, this is a sweet, crispy snack made by binding puffed rice candy with sugar. It is characterized by its roasted aroma, sweetness, and light texture. It is popular as both a snack and a souvenir.

 I uploaded these photos, which were taken on April 5. The cherry blossoms are already gone now, though.

This is a souvenir from Xinjiang. It is a traditional Chinese snack called Hongzao Jia Hetao, made with walnut kernels sandwiched between dried jujubes, or red dates. It is nutritious and popular as a healthy snack.  

 Joe gave his presentation at the 73rd JSAP Spring Meeting 2026. Great job! Steakhouse BM Togoshi Branch (ステーキハウスBM戸越店) https://www.steakbm.com/menu/steak.html

 This is a souvenir from China. It is a gift box of Daqiaodao (大橋道), a traditional confectionery brand and a well-known specialty of Tianjin.　As one of Tianjin’s local specialties, its traditional production techniques have been recognized as part of the intangible cultural heritage.

A souvenir from China. This is a Tieguanyin tea set from Bama Tea, a premium Chinese tea brand. It is a “Special Grade” oolong tea, known for its distinctive aroma.