Yamanote Train Watch

For train maniacs, this is next item for your wishing list!

LED WATCH is a digital list watch that is reproduced the electric display of yamanote line in Tokyo.  Yes, the electric display in the platform.  There are four types; Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Shinagawa versions.  (The name of four major train stations.)


The display shows time and calendar by switching the text message.
Time will be displayed when the text is appeared as  "Denshya ga mairimasu  (The train is coming)."  And, you can check calendar by switching the message to "Denshya ga tsukashimasu (The train is passing)."


This product is sold at Narita International airport (Termainal 1), TiCTAC shop.  The shop is located on 4th floor of central building.

The price is 25,200 yen.

Yakiimo (Baked sweet potato)

It's getting cooler everyday in Tokyo. Fall is a good season for those who love eating!

Around this time, stores start selling the new crop of sweet potatoes. Three major kinds of sweet potatoes which are good for Yakiimo are BENIAZUMA, NARUTOKINTOKI(or KINTOKI), and BENIOTOME.

Yakiimo is a popular snack for fall and winter. You might find a mini truck that sells this sweet snack. (the average price is 100 yen per 100g.)

Or you can bake your own Yakiimo at home!

It's easy. Just put a sweet potato into oven at 250℃ for 30 minutes.