The courtyard belonged to "Nakamura Fugosuke's" flagship store.
Pushing aside the hemp noren emblazoned with the shop's name, passing through a small entrance hallway laid with deep brown wooden planks, one could see a small but exquisitely designed open-air Japanese courtyard.
Proceeding along the stone pathway, one would arrive at the dining area inside, with a few long wooden benches placed beside the path.
Thanks to Lady Kiyono, who finally discovered the bliss of a gourmet food app, the two had reserved a spot early and didn't need to queue for a number.
They ordered matcha ice cream, matcha cake, matcha shaved ice, matcha soba noodles, matcha parfait... basically, everything matcha.
The matcha ice cream was served in a rough bamboo tube, accompanied by white rice dumplings and red bean paste, offering distinct layers and a rich taste;
The matcha cake mixed matcha and chocolate flavors, paired with sweet cream and ice cream;
