Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
Following the winter Ume (梅), the beautiful pink, spring Sakura (桜) season has finally come to Tokyo, where the flowering was announced a couple of days ago. Sakura Kit Kat Japan-Limited Flavor The other day...
When I think of Japanese yams, what comes to my mind right away is Yamaimo (山芋: meaning Mountain Yam), Nagaimo (長芋: Long Yam), and Jinenjo (自然薯: Wild Yam). These are similar things, all seem...
Togarashi (唐辛子/とうがらし) is the Japanese word for chili peppers, and the quintessential Japanese condiment using Togarashi is Shichimi Togarashi (七味唐辛子). In Japan, as well as other countries, chili pepper is a seasoning often used...
Shiruko (汁粉) or Oshiruko is a traditional Japanese soup of Azuki red beans simmered in water and sweetened with sugar. And the dish often comes with baked or steamed Mochi (餅) rice cakes in the...
As you may know, Otsumami (おつまみ) is the Japanese generic name for snacks and simple dishes eaten with alcoholic drinks. Examples of Otsumami include traditional Japanese foods such as Surume, Saki Ika, and Kamaboko and...
Cup Noodle Cheese Curry is one of my favorite instant noodles introduced by Nissin in 2000. Unlike the regular version of Nissin Cup Noodle Curry, the broth of this ramen is demi-glace-based. It has...
As you may know, Umaibo (うまい棒: literally, Delicious Stick) is a Japanese corn puff stick manufactured by Riska (リスカ) and sold by Yaokin (やおきん), sometimes called the king of Dagashi snacks. Based on the official...
Here in Japan, March 3rd is a special day for young girls called Hinamatsuri (雛祭り) when parents with daughters annually celebrate and pray for their sound growth. As I wrote before, regarding food for the...
