Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
As you may know, “Otsumami (おつまみ)” is the Japanese word for the snack food eaten with alcoholic drinks, and the representative examples include Kaki no Tane and Kamaboko. As with them, what I introduce here, the...
Japan has a wide range of foods made with Ume (梅) plums, including Umeboshi, and the fruit can be the main ingredient in Japanese confections/sweets. In my country, you can see various Ume candies sold at...
When it comes to Japanese snack foods for alcoholic drinks or “Otsumami (おつまみ)”, “Atarime (あたりめ)” and “Surume (するめ)” are two of the most common. Atarime or Surume In the first place, Atarime and Surume...
Shichimi Togarashi (七味唐辛子) or Shichimi (七味) is a traditional Japanese seasoning consisting of ground red chili pepper and six other aromatic spices that vary depending on the maker. The seven-spice blend is an essential...
Many food companies are producing and selling instant noodles in Japan, among which Nissin (日清), Toyo Suisan (東洋水産), Sanyo Foods (サンヨー食品), Myojo Foods (明星食品), and Acecook (エースコック) have a top market share. Nissin is...
As with shoyu or soy sauce, miso (fermented soybean paste) is a seasoning of Japanese origin. As you know, Japanese people use it in a wide range of dishes, including miso soup, ramen, and...
Have you ever heard of a traditional Japanese hard candy stick made so that the same pattern appears wherever sliced? In Japan, we generally call the cylindrical candy stick Kintaro Ame (金太郎飴). Kintaro Ame (金太郎飴) Image:...
Calbee is the top Japanese snack food manufacturer with the largest share in Japan’s market. The company are producing and selling a large variety of snacks, and many of them have been long-time favorites of...
