Things never really flushed out with the idea. in hind sight is was less about "Japanese" than it was about presenting savory small items that looked exotic without feeling like a cocktail party. I liked the rice crispy idea, and the rolled bread. I will keep those in mind for the next time. I did not mean to criticize Japanese cooking, which is how it seemed to be taken by some. I was looking for something that perhaps was a little lest "authentic" and didn't take itself so seriously.