Cola Ball: A Dagashi Jelly Candy from Yaokin
“Dagashi (駄菓子)” is the generic term for cheap and relatively small Japanese snacks and candies. Those treats are sold at a price ranging from 10 yen (about 0.1 USD) to 100 yen (about 1...
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Calcium Senbei: Milky Delicious Crackers with Fish Powder
“Senbei (せんべい)” is the most common traditional Japanese cracker, which is generally made of non-glutinous rice “Uruchi-Mai (うるち米)”, the staple of the Japanese diet. But Senbei can also use wheat flour as its main...
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Lotte Koala no March Chocolate Filled Cookies
“Koala no March (コアラのマーチ)”, or Koala’s March is a chocolate-filled cookie (biscuit) snack produced and sold by Lotte. It is a long-selling product first released in Japan in 1984 and is now available in...
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Kanro Candemina Super Best Gummies 3 Flavors
“Kanro (カンロ)” is a Japanese food company that largely produces candies such as “Ame (飴)” and gummies. The maker has some popular gummy candies, among which “Pure Gummy (ピュレグミ)” has been a long time...
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Hoseki Sours Gummy: Jewel Gummies from Nobel
When I think of the Japanese confectionery company “Nobel (ノーベル)”, the first product that comes to my mind is “Super Lemon Candy” well known for its extreme sourness. Nowadays, the Nobel Super Lemon Candy...
Anko Mochi Super Fluffy Puffed Rice Snack
“Anko (あんこ, 餡子)” is a sweet bean paste that is an indispensable part of Wagashi traditional Japanese confections. Anko comes in various types, but the most common variety is made of red beans called...
What “Sauce” usually Refers To in Japan
In the previous post, I wrote that Shoyu (soy sauce) is not called “Sauce” in Japan. Then, when Japanese people say “ソース取ってもらえますか?” or “Could you pass me the sauce?”, what does the sauce usually...
Tare vs Dashi: What is the Difference?
This article is the continuation of the previous post where I talked about how Tare and Sauce differ from each other. Japanese people usually don’t call “Shoyu (醤油)”, which is referred to as soy...
Tare vs Sauce: What is the Difference?
“Tare (タレ)” is a liquid seasoning used for dishes and foods, such as Yakiniku, Unagi no Kabayaki, Shabu-Shabu, Sukiyaki, and Natto, and seems like a sauce. Tare vs Sauce So I wondered “Tare and...
Donburi: What are Itoko Don and Tanin Don?
As you may already know, “Donburi (丼)”, literally meaning “bowl”, is the Japanese word for “rice bowl dish”, and the representative variety includes “Una-Don (鰻丼: Unagi Eel Donburi)”, “Katsu-Don (カツ丼: Pork Cutlet Donburi)”, and...
Kimetsu Ramen: Kimetsu no Yaiba Nissin Collab Product
The anime (manga) “Kimetsu no Yaiba (鬼滅の刃)” or Demon Slayer has been all the rage in recent years. Because of that, these days, I see various products with Kimetsu no Yaiba packaging in stores. ...
What is Ito Togarashi?
“Togarashi (とうがらし, 唐辛子)” is the Japanese word for “chili pepper” whose representative varieties include “Taka no Tsume (鷹の爪: eagle talon)”, “Shima Togarashi (島唐辛子: island chili pepper)”, jalapeno, and habanero. Meanwhile, “Ito (糸)” means “thread”...
Sobacha: Health Benefits of Soba Buckwheat Tea
“Sobacha (そば茶: Soba Tea)” is a Japanese buckwheat tea often served in soba restaurants. It is a tea beverage made from roasted buckwheat groats featuring a unique fragrance characteristic of buckwheat. Sobacha (そば茶: Soba Tea) In Japan,...
