Rairaiken Asakusa: The Birthplace of Shoyu Ramen
Japanese ramen has its roots in “Nankin Soba (南京そば)“, a noodle soup dish that was eaten in Chinatowns. They were founded in the early Meiji period (Meiji: 1868 to 1912) in cities such as...
Category: Foods
Hakka Ame: Classic Japanese Peppermint Candy
Japan has some unique candies not seen in other parts of the world. Among those treats, I think, nowadays, hard candies with the flavor of Umeboshi plums and the flavor of Matcha green tea...
3 Best Instant Yakisoba Noodles for Beginners
“Yakisoba (焼きそば)” is a Japanese dish made by stir-frying wheat noodles with vegetables and meat (typically pork belly), seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, similar to Chinese chow mein. It is one of Japan’s most commonly eaten...
Kuro Shichimi: Kyoto’s Famous Black Spice Blend
Shichimi Togarashi is a traditional Japanese seasoning (condiment) made from 7 different aromatic spices. Its first ingredient is a ground red chili pepper, whereas the other six spices vary depending on the maker or the...
3 Easy Asazuke (Japanese Pickled Vegetables) Recipes
“Asazuke (浅漬)” is a Japanese pickle made from vegetables marinated in a pickling liquid (Asazuke no Moto) or seasonings such as salt. Typical ingredients for the Tsukemono are cucumber, carrot, daikon radish, and Chinese cabbage,...
Corn Potage Flavor Puffed Snacks from Umaibo and Riska
Like other countries, Japan has a wide range of savory snack foods, from traditional, like Senbei and Surume, to modern. I love such treats, so I usually stock up on some varieties in my...
Shogayu: Japanese Ginger Tea to Prevent and Cure Colds
Winter is just around the corner here in Japan. Accordingly, it is getting colder day by day. Because of that, a cold is going around now, but fortunately, I haven’t caught it yet. Yesterday,...
3 Best-Selling Japanese Milk Candies
I think each country has a wide variety of hard candies, and of course, here in Japan as well, many high-quality delicious Ame treats are available. However, according to this article on Toyokezai.net, Japan’s total...
