Nissin Cup Noodle Hokkaido Milk Seafood Flavor
When it comes to the seasonal flavor of Nissin Cup Noodle that represents Japan’s winter, Hokkaido Milk Seafood has been a favorite of many people since its first release in 2007. This year too,...
Category: Foods
Aka Miso vs Shiro Miso: What is the Difference?
“Miso (味噌)” is a quintessential Japanese seasoning loved by home cooks in many countries. As you know, it is a smooth, salty, savory paste made by fermenting soybeans and rice or cereals like barley...
Wagashi vs. Mochi vs. Namagashi: What is the Difference?
While the word “Okashi (お菓子)” can refer to any kind of snack, sweet, and candy, regardless of where they are produced, “Wagashi (和菓子)” is the word for traditional Japanese confections. Wagashi comes in many...
Japanese Worcester Sauce vs. Chuno Sauce vs. Noko Sauce
Based on the official website of the Ministry of Agriculture, three brown sauces are considered Worcester sauce in Japan. As you might already know, they are Worcester Sauce, Chuno Sauce, and Noko Sauce. Japanese...
Nori Wasabi Furikake Rice Seasoning from Marumiya
As you may know, white rice and miso soup make up the essential parts of Japanese cuisine, and we Japanese often eat the staple steamed plain rice with some appetizer on top. Representatives of...
Teppo Zuke: What kind of Japanese Pickle is it?
As I wrote in the previous article, “Tsukemono (漬物)” is the Japanese generic term for pickles, and in the name of the dish, the suffix for it “Zuke (漬)” is often used, like “Narazuke...
Nara Zuke: Oriental Pickling Melon Pickled in Sake Lees
Nara is a historic city adjoining Kyoto where every year many tourists, both from in and outside Japan, enjoy sightseeing. When I think of Nara, many things come to my mind. But in terms...
Myojo Megami Instant Ramen Noodle Soup
Myojo is a leading Japanese instant noodle manufacturer established in 1950. Celebrating its 70th anniversary on September 21 this year (2020), the company released new instant ramen named “Megami (麺神)” in Japan. The TV...
