Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
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,...
Since a few days ago, I have had a scratchy throat. So now, I am sucking on a “Nodoame (のど飴)” to soothe it. Nodoame is the Japanese word for cough drops, including herbal candies,...
When it comes to classic Japanese candy, what comes to my mind right away is Shio Ame, Kuro Ame, Hakka Ame, and Neri Ame. In their names, “Ame (飴)” is the Japanese word for...
People who are delicate in health are apt to catch a cold during the cold winter months. Actually, I’m among them, and when I have a cold, I often suffer from a sore throat....
As I wrote in this article, the Japanese food company “Kanro (カンロ)” is especially well-recognized for the classic sweet soy sauce-flavored hard candy “Kanro Ame (カンロ飴)”. Also in Japan, Kanro is known for its herbal...
