Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
The word “inari (稲荷/いなり)” reminds many of us of “inari jinja (稲荷神社: inari shrine)” or “inarizushi (稲荷寿司: inari sushi)”. If you are acquainted with Japanese culture, you should know “kitsune (狐)” or “fox” has another...
As you know, natto (納豆) and kombu (昆布: also known as kelp) are different things. But what I introduce here, natto kombu (納豆こんぶ), is not a combination of fermented soybeans and kelp seaweed. Natto...
A few days ago, I checked Amazon Japan’s popularity rankings of soy sauce and found two Kaki Shoyu (牡蠣醤油) brands in the top 5. As Kaki (牡蠣) is the Japanese word for oyster, while...
“Umeboshi (梅干し)” is a traditional Japanese food made from “ume (梅)” plums pickled in salt. The pickle is well-recognized in many countries, and nowadays, you can easily find it on online marketplaces like Amazon....
“Inarizushi (稲荷寿司)” is a variety of sushi made from “sumeshi (酢飯: vinegared rice)” packed in an “Inari Age (稲荷揚げ)” pouch. The sushi is usually unavailable in traditional sushi restaurants, but for its sweet taste,...
While Glico Pucchin Pudding is a chemical pudding with a fresh custard flavor, this Ohayo Jersey Milk Pudding is a “Gyunyu (牛乳: meaning Milk)” pudding using milk from a dairy cow called Jersey. Ohayo...
There are two pudding brands you should remember, in case you visit Japan, stop by a supermarket, and want some dessert. They are what I bought several days ago, Glico Pucchin Pudding and Ohayo...
I have learned recently that a subsidiary of Calbee, a leading Japanese snack food manufacturer, produces and sells healthful green pea snacks in North America, named Harvest Snaps and Saya Green Pea Crisps. I...
