Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
Following the Sakuranbo Mochi, the sweets I introduce here, Ume Mints (ウメ/梅 ミンツ), totally meet the conditions of Dagashi. The Japanese mint candy is small with a quirky appearance and is cheap for children,...
Dagashi (駄菓子) is the umbrella term for cheap Japanese snacks and candies, many of which consist of small pieces and are unique or quirky. If I give an example, one of the representatives is this...
Mishima Foods is a Hiroshima-based food company known for its Shiso Furikake Yukari (ゆかり). The perilla rice seasoning debuted in 1970 and afterward gained tremendous popularity. And now, it has become a staple in...
Calbee is a Japanese company that makes snacks and cereals, having the overwhelming top share in the potato chips market in Japan. In recent years, the maker has been vigorously creating new treats, many of...
While Taro or 太郎 in Japanese is a common name for males in Japan, the one in English refers to a tropical plant grown for its edible corms in Asian cultures. According to the article...
Makimono, Uzumaki, Makizushi, Nori Maki, Hosomaki, Futomaki, and more, many words in the Japanese language include the word Maki (巻/巻き). Makimono (巻物), literally meaning rolled thing, usually refers to a scroll, while Uzumaki (渦巻き)...
Here in Niigata, Japan, the rainy season Tsuyu (梅雨) was over, and we are now enjoying full-blown summer weather. The fiercer the heat is, the more we feel like refreshments. One of the best...
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)...
