Tried new foods today

Decided to write up a short story of today before going to bed. I went to Osaka and did some touristy stuff and visited Hankyu Department store. Whilst walking around, playing dumb gaijin we managed to get some sample foods. It ranged from Brie cheese (a first for me, delicious by the way), goat cheese, 21 year old whiskey, wine and cheese cake. All very very tasty. Also I tried 2 things that I would usually not eat at all. Cow's tongue and deep fried (dried) squid. The tongue had a strange texture but was good and I had a fun conversation with the butcher. The squid on the other hand was delicious. I'm going to order that from now on. No fish taste at all and not chewy. Very good, highly recommended!

Weird Stuff In Japan part 1

I saw these in the store the other day. They were in the sweets/snacks section of the supermarket. So, whats strange about ice creams being in that part of the store you may ask yourselves? Well, Ill tell you. They weren't kept cold, these "ice creams" are just there on the shelf. I assume they are freeze dried or are made of something else. One of these days I plan to buy one and eat it. Ill post a review later.

Something that I won't be wasting my money on is the following so called "snack". Dried octopus/squid tentacles anyone? Yeah, didn't think so. Having said that, if someone were to buy them for me or serve them at a party I'd give them ago.... ... ... (I think =P)