Interview with 08-12 (Oh-Eight-Twelve) Magazine
At the end of October 2022, I had an email from a woman named Kara, who had enjoyed reading my blog posts, and in her mail, she asked me if I would be interested...
Category: Foods
What is Shoyu no Mi (醤油の実: Fruit of Soy Sauce)?
As you may know, we Japanese generally call soy sauce Shoyu (しょうゆ/醤油), and Mi (実) is the word for “fruit” in English, but have you ever heard of Shoyu no Mi (醤油の実), literally, the...
Jabara (邪払): Citrus Fruit used in Japanese Candy
When it comes to citrus fruit unique to Japan, what comes to many people’s minds is probably Yuzu (ゆず/柚子), transmitted from China over 1000 years ago. Compared to lemon, Yuzu has a distinctive fragrance,...
What is Kanzen Meshi (完全メシ: Perfect Meal) from Nissin?
Many people may think that ready-to-eat instant foods, like cup noodles, are not that good for health, but the Kanzen Meshi (完全メシ) series from Nissin breaks down the stereotype. As you can see in...
Dagashi: Awa Soda Fizzy Ramune Candy from Coris
Known for the whistle candy called Fue Ramume (フエラムネ), Coris (コリス) is a Japanese company that mainly produces Dagashi. Dagashi (駄菓子) is one of the Japanese snack food categories consisting of cheap snacks/candies, equivalent...
Taiko Senbei: Nanao’s Japanese Drum-like Wheat Cracker
Nanao Seika (七尾製菓) is a Fukuoka-based confectionery maker that is Japan’s number 1 in the market of wheat-based baked confections, and this Taiko Senbei (太鼓せんべい) is among their signature products. Taiko Senbei (太鼓せんべい) Based...
UHA Reset Gummies that Reduce Fatigue and Stress
In the past years, various soft/non-alcoholic drinks with a fatigue/stress reduction effect have been out in Japan, and the trend finally even comes to gummies. When I shopped at a supermarket the other day,...
Togarashi vs. Shichimi vs. Furikake vs. Wasabi
Togarashi (唐辛子), Shichimi (七味), Furikake (ふりかけ), and Wasabi (わさび) are all very familiar foods to us Japanese, and they usually refer to a different thing, though the first two are close. Togarashi and Shichimi...
