Wagashi Sweets: Neri Yokan, Mizu Yokan, Mushi Yokan
Yokan (羊羹) is a Wagashi or a traditional Japanese confection with a long history. It is a jelly dessert made with sweetened Azuki red bean paste called Anko (餡子), water, and agar Kanten (寒天)....
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Ume Gonomi: Momoya’s Best Umeboshi Paste Product
“Umeboshi (梅干し)” is a traditional Japanese food made by pickling Ume plums in salt. Generally, it is so salty and sour that we Japanese like to eat it with plain white rice. Umeboshi is not only...
Nissin Cup Noodle Bukkomi Meshi Instant Rice
When it comes to Japanese instant noodles, Nissin Cup Noodle is one of the most popular cup ramens, known as the world’s first instant cup noodle. The manufacturer Nissin introduced the line’s original product in...
Kabayaki-San Taro: A Famous Fish Jerky Snack from Yaokin
When it comes to the Japanese snack genre, Dagashi (駄菓子) is one of the representatives comprised of cheap and unique snacks and candies, particularly for kids. Dagashi comes in numerous varieties, and the ones made...
Furikake Rice Seasoning Recipe using Umaibo Corn Puffs
Some Japanese people like to create food recipes using snacks and candies. In fact, you can find a bunch of recipes of that kind on the internet offered in Japanese. Among those, I have...
Kinakobo: Classic Japanese Kinako Candy Sticks
Our country Japan has various treats made with Kinako (きなこ/きな粉) roasted soybean flour, which includes Genkotsu Ame and Kinako Mochi snacks. And that also applies to Dagashi (駄菓子), the snack genre of cheap, unique, and relatively...
Potapota Yaki: Kameda’s Classic Sweet Senbei Cracker
“Senbei (煎餅)” is a traditional Japanese cracker made from non-glutinous rice called “Uruchimai(うるち米)”, the staple of the Japanese diet. The snack typically has a biggish round shape and is seasoned with soy sauce or...
Big Katsu: Tonkatsu Pork Cutlet-like Fish Surimi Snack
Have you ever heard of the Japanese Dagashi (駄菓子)? For the unfamiliar, Dagashi is the word for cheap and unique Japanese snacks and candies, especially popular with children. The treats come in numerous varieties,...
