- Sam eating a Hida-gyū niku-man (steamed bun)
- Sam eating mitarashi-dango (skewer of grilled rice balls with soy sauce)
- Peanuts covered in a fruity, sugary coating.
- Hida-gyū nigiri
- Sake samplers
- Miso paste
Somewhat unexpectedly, Takayama turns out to be a foodie haven. We spent most of the day snacking and drinking, with highlights including raw beef sushi (bottom left) and a (rather extensive) sake tasting.