Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
Mizkan (ミツカン) is an Aichi, Handa-based food company that started its business in 1804. It now mainly produces and sells seasonings and natto, boasting a top market share. In their seasoning line-up, Ajipon is...
Natto is a soy food of Japanese origin that’s become a breakfast staple in Japan, and Okame Natto (おかめ納豆) from Takano Foods is the No.1 brand that sells best of all. Okame Natto (おかめ納豆)...
Natto (納豆) is a superfood of Japanese origin made from fermented soybeans bringing various health benefits if rightly consumed. The food smells like rotten beans that can harm you, but it is arguably on...
As you know, natto (納豆) and kombu (昆布: also known as kelp) are different things. But what I introduce here, natto kombu (納豆こんぶ), is not a combination of fermented soybeans and kelp seaweed. Natto...
As I wrote in this article, “Horumon (ホルモン)” is a Japanese word for “internal organs” referring to pork and beef offal, especially intestines. Regarding the origin of the word, there are various theories, but...
Natto is a superfood originating from Japan, made from fermented soybeans. The food is packed with plenty of nutrients and has been gaining popularity for its health benefits. But do you know how much...
“Horumon (ホルモン)” is a Japanese word meaning “internal organs” and refers to beef and pork offal, especially intestines. Those variety meats are commonly eaten in the Yakiniku grill, and in recent years, they are...
When it comes to Japanese delicacies or “Chinmi (珍味)“, the first thing that comes to many people’s minds would be “Shiokara (塩辛)“. Shiokara is a Chinmi made from seafood (squid, fish, or their guts)...
