I remember my Japanese friend showing me the difference between good, expensive tempura and cheap stuff when I was in Tokyo. The good stuff was fried at the exact temperature and time to be crispy but had almost no oiliness to it. Same with quality karaage. Not so sure about the not liking sweets thing. I saw French style pastry shops everywhere. And all types of candy and confections. But then again, people walk miles everyday in Tokyo, so a little sugar to fuel themselves doesn't hurt. My avg day there I was between 20k to 30k steps just walking around. Where at home, I usually need to go for a quick run to hit 10k a day. Things like a walk in the park could take over an hour. But it was gorgeous. Now I want to go back, lucky for me flights are cheap.