Teenage Mutant Ninja Bread

In general, when people think of Japanese food, rice and fish come to mind. However, European bakeries are very popular in Japan, my two favourites being 'Vie de France' and 'German Bakery'. Since most people don't have ovens, these are the places to go for baked goods, and due to their unfortunate convenience, are an easy way to gain 10 pounds.

This little guy is a meronpan (melon bread). They aren't usually shaped like turtles, nor do they taste like melon. They have a hard outer layer that makes them look like a cantaloupe, hence the name. They're slightly sweet and easy to eat, and occasionally adorable.