Haagen-Dazs had a 500yen ($6.50) for three scoops on a cone the other weekend but I didn't manage to try it.
Have had Rum Raisin (260yen) mini-cups from the 24-hour supermarket next to the dorm though. Ice cream should be eaten *even* in the cold. I was also recalling how little ice cream I actually have back in hot sunny humid Singapore.
Went on another nature trail to escape from the bustle of the city - this time in Okutama - where a 10km route ends at a large, dammed lake with a moutainous scenery that everyone remarked looked like somewhere in China (even I felt the same despite never having stepped foot in China).
Some pictures from the hike - sorry if they bore you - too lazy to type captions so guess for yourselves what they are =)
wasabi shu!
Finally, yes I have heard of the terrible, terrible earthquake that hit China - it's on the news every day here with live footage of people crying for help and sorrowful exclamations. Very sad - hope these people can return to their normal lives as soon as possible.
