Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
Recently (after purchasing on Amazon the other day), I learned on the net that there are various umbrella chocolates overseas. But I found the one representing Japan, Parasol Chocolate from Fujiya, is cute and...
After writing the article on Umaibo Chocolate, I checked the history/chronological table of Yaokin Umaibo and found there used to be Caramel, Cocoa, and Kokuto in the sweet lineup. Unfortunately, those flavors are unavailable now,...
As far as I know, there are two sweet flavors in the Yaokin Umaibo puffed corn snack series. One is Chocolate, and the other is Sugar Rusk. But since those sweet Umaibo sticks are...
What kind of emergency food is available in your country? Here in Japan, I think Yokan, as well as Kanpan, is one of the most common, and my family stores them at home, preparing...
There are various classifications in Japanese confectionery, and Mochigashi (餅菓子: mochi sweets) is one of them. Mochi-Gashi is the name for confections with a mochi-like chewiness, and many create the texture using Mochiko (もち粉)...
Rosu (ロース), Karubi (カルビ), and Menchi (メンチ) are all Japanese words relating to meat. Rosu and Karubi are cuts of meat, usually from the pig or cow, whereas Menchi is not a cut. Rosu...
Natto (納豆) is a food that originated in Japan and is infamous for its peculiar smell and taste, though the fermented soybeans are nutrient-rich and healthful if adequately consumed. Even Japanese people, many dislike...
Japanese cup ramen comes in various unique & quirky flavors, and some are pretty luxurious, like this truffle ramen from Nissin’s Raoh series. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is 500 yen (excluding tax), which...
Since energy drinks became an international phenomenon years ago, various brands, including Red Bull and Monster Energy, have come to Japan and gained popularity. But the kings of Japanese energy drinks, Lipovitan D (release...
As you may know, Bento (弁当), Teishoku (定食), Gozen (御膳), and Kaiseki (会席) are all Japanese words associated with a meal, lunch, or dinner. I think Bento is arguably the best-recognized overseas of the...
As you know, natto (納豆) is a traditional Japanese food made from soybeans fermented with natto bacteria. It is a superfood packed with nutrients but, due to its unpleasant smell and slimy consistency, divides...
Today, I want to talk about Mizugashi (水菓子) because I think even Japanese people, many don’t know the original/correct meaning. The term is composed of two words, Mizu (水), meaning water, and Gashi or...
Yesterday, I came across a newly released Kit Kat Mini Chocolate while shopping in a supermarket and grabbed one for sampling, as I had never seen a flavor like that. This time too, the...
