'Geppei'

The Moon Cake.

'Geppei taberu?'
Ashinano, Hitoshi. 1998. Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou. Chapter 35. Vol. 5, Page 49, Panel 5.

A 'geppei' is a Chinese round cake that resembles full moon. It is called "geppei" in Japanese, "yuebing" in Chinese, and "moon cake" in English.

There are several kinds of geppei. Here you can see some photos of popular geppei.

Yolk

Chinese people enjoy yolk moon cakes in the mid-autumn moon festival. The yolk is salty and surrounding adzuki is sweet.

Adzuki (small)

Small adzuki geppei is popular among Japanese people. I bet Alpha bought some adzuki geppei.

Coconut

Coconut geppei smells good and tastes wonderful.

Yokohama Chinatown

Japan's largest Chinatown is located in Yokohama. Geppei cakes are popular among people who visit there. They bring geppei home and give them to friends as 'omiyage'.

Conclusion

Alpha must have got her geppei at a Chinese food shop while she is in Yokohama. It seems that Chinese people are still there in Alpha's world and doing well.

Now, guys. Why don't you go to your nearest Chinatown or an online shopping site that sells Chinese foods? Get some mooncakes and enjoy!

Links

People in Chinatown love geppei by YOKE

Geppei in Yokohama Chinatown.

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