The heat pressed down as Inogashira made his way to Shin-Maruko. While awaiting his client – a spirited woman who owned a dance studio – he sought refuge in a dessert shop called "Showa-do," ordering a cool, creamy treat to while away the t…

Inogashira wandered through the historic district of Ningyo-cho, seeking Japanese gifts for his European friend. Knowing she was expecting, he hoped to find something both celebratory of her pregnancy and representative of Japanese traditio…

Inogashira arranged to meet a client at Alcolic Cafe Roje, just across from Numabukuro station. The meeting concluded pleasantly, prompting him to linger and mark the occasion with a slice of tart and a pot of tea. However, his next appoint…

This time, Inogashira’s travels took him beyond Tokyo, to Brazil – or rather, to the Japanese-Brazilian community of Oizumi, in Gunma Prefecture. There, he encountered an old senior from his past, who was planning to establish an aesthetic …

Inogashira journeyed to Kanagawa University in Yokohama City for a meeting with an unusual client—a professor known for his eccentricities and passion for horses. He then sampled the delicate ice cream offered at the campus’s beloved sweets…

Reaching Koiwa ahead of schedule, Inogashira passed the time wandering through the local shops. He also enjoyed a pleasant interlude at the confectionery shop, “L'Atelier De Sucre.” The town’s inviting atmosphere and strong sense of communi…

Weariness had overtaken Inogashira, leading to an error during his business meeting away from the city. Already en route home with a stopover in Choshi, Chiba, he discovered he’d inadvertently brought the incorrect product sample. Unable to…

Inogashira’s next engagement led him to Ryogoku, affectionately known as “Sumo Town.” A devoted fan of the sport, he was looking forward to exploring the neighborhood, but found himself momentarily diverted by "Ryogoku Kokugido," a shop ove…

It was an exceptionally demanding day, and Inogashira found himself in Sunamachi, Koto Ward, moving swiftly between appointments. Yet, even with his packed schedule, he paused to assist a kind client with a sprained ankle, helping her arran…

The air was sharp with cold as Inogashira found himself in Jūjō, searching for a particular shop that dealt in lanterns. Undeterred by the weather, he ordered a chilled drink from a confectioner’s called “Darumaya.” Later, a sudden and insi…

Inogashira set off toward a destination in Adachi Ward, but as soon as he reached Senju, hunger seized him and he began looking for somewhere to eat. He paused before a Thai restaurant called "Laikanok," the name sparking a recent conversat…

As the year draws to a close, Inogashira found himself in Mitaka City on business, visiting a client who owned a local bar. Seeking a moment of respite, he paused at “Kanmidokoro Takane,” a charming tea and sweets shop, indulging in fragran…