Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
“Kombu (昆布)” is the Japanese word that refers to edible kelp, from which we often make “dashi (出汁)” soup stock, the base for many Japanese dishes. The seaweed is an essential ingredient in Washoku, and...
When it comes to mushrooms of Japanese origin, Shiitake (椎茸) is famous and widely enjoyed in many countries. Another example of the cultivated mushrooms representing Japan is Enoki (えのき), whose wild form is known...
Rice and miso soup are the staples of the Japanese diet, and we like to eat a warm bowl of white rice, putting (sprinkling) something salty or savory on top of it. When it...
Natto (納豆) is a fermented soybean known as a superfood despite its characteristic smell and slimy/sticky consistency. As you know, the delicacy of Japanese origin brings various health benefits and can contribute to a long life....
Sea urchin roe or Uni (雲丹) is known as a luxurious sushi ingredient/topping and is nowadays widely enjoyed in many countries around the world. Although Uni is expensive, there is a home-use inexpensive sea...
The other day, my family got a sushi pack from our neighbor, so I tried a piece today and savored the taste of the sushi. I had this variety of sushi for the first...
When it comes to pickle snacks available in the snack and candy section of Japanese supermarkets, what I introduce here “Gonjiri (ごんじり)” is one of the best known. Gonjiri (ごんじり) The Japanese pickle snack...
When it comes to traditional Japanese food we eat during New Year’s holidays or Oshogatsu (お正月), Osechi (御節) is one of the representatives. Osechi consists of many varieties of small side dishes neatly arranged...
