Ika Chip: A Squid Jerky Snack sold in Convenience Stores
You may think it looks strange, but here in Japan, you can see Ika Chip (いかチップ) or squid chips lined up with gummy candies in convenience stores. The product I got at a nearby...
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
You may think it looks strange, but here in Japan, you can see Ika Chip (いかチップ) or squid chips lined up with gummy candies in convenience stores. The product I got at a nearby...
In addition to 鼻 & 花 (Hana), 道 (Michi) is among the Kanji characters we learn in early elementary grades when most students only know the word 道 means road. But 道/Michi, also pronounced...
When I hear はな or Hana (pronunciation), what comes to mind right away is these three Kanji characters, 鼻, 花, and 華, for we Japanese pronounce them the same way. While the first two...
As you know, Ohayo (おはよう: also spelled Ohayou) and Konnichiwa (こんにちわ) are commonly used Japanese phrases for greetings, respectively meaning Morning and Hello or Good Afternoon. While Konnichiwa is usable with anyone, only Ohayo...
Sushi (寿司) and Ramen (ラーメン) are Japanese foods well-known and loved by many overseas people, but how often do you think we eat each of the two dishes per month? How many times do...
Although I sometimes add some seasoning or condiments to instant Ramen for extra flavor or Ajihen/味変, I had never tried cup Ramen with Natto. Besides, I have never seen Natto Ramen/納豆ラーメン listed on the...
Okashi and Okashii sound almost the same. But what do you think about their meanings in Japanese? The former Okashi reminds me of two writings right away; お菓子 and をかし, and what I should...
You might associate Weipa (味覇/ウェイパー) with seasoning from China, but it is a product from the Kobe, Hyogo-based company, Kouki Shoko (廣記商行) well-versed in Chinese food culture. Weipa is a multi-purpose Japanese-style Chinese seasoning...