Tenkaippin Kotteri Ramen Instant Noodle Soup from Sanyo
Today, a cup of instant ramen drew my attention when I stopped by a 7-Eleven convenience store on the way home from work. Specifically, it was a new addition by Sanyo Foods, whose name,...
Category: Foods
Kurozu Ninniku: Garlic Pickled in Black Rice Vinegar
I like pickles made of garlic marinated in a marinade made with soy sauce, which include what I picked up this time at a supermarket “Kurozu Ninniku (黒酢にんにく)”. Kurozu Ninniku (黒酢にんにく) In its name,...
Japanese Kit Kat Milk Tea Flavor Chocolate
In the Welcia drugstore, where I bought these okra tempura chips and the Umaibo Halloween bag, I also came across a new flavor of Japanese Kit Kat, Milk Tea (ミルクティー). This time, Nestle Japan carries...
Okra Tempura Chips: Unique Healthy Japanese Snacks
Okra is a flowering plant valued for its green seed pods, which, in Japan, are used in dishes such as salad, soup, and tempura. Okra is a healthy vegetable rich in minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, and...
Umaibo Halloween Happy Con-Pota vs. Regular Corn Potage
The time of Halloween is nearing day by day. Here in Japan, the festival is not that familiar to people, but many like getting a taste of it through its related products. Annually, I...
Super Mario Gummies Ramune & Cola Flavors from Nobel
Yesterday, I ran into Super Mario, one of the most loved characters in Japanese video games, by chance in the candy section of a Welcia drugstore. He was posing on the packaging of a...
Anko Mochi Super Fluffy Puffed Rice Snack
“Anko (あんこ, 餡子)” is a sweet bean paste that is an indispensable part of Wagashi traditional Japanese confections. Anko comes in various types, but the most common variety is made of red beans called...
What “Sauce” usually Refers To in Japan
In the previous post, I wrote that Shoyu (醤油: soy sauce) is not called “Sauce (ソース)” in Japan. Then, when Japanese people say, ソース取ってもらえますか? (Could you pass me the sauce?), what does the sauce...
