Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
Yesterday when I shopped at a 7 Eleven convenience store, a small packaged Wagashi sweet caught my eye because I had never seen the product before. From its name, the confection from 7 Eleven’s...
Have you ever heard of “Taberu Rayu (食べるラー油)”, a Japanese chili oil meant for eating? It is a versatile condiment that was popularized in 2009 by the product from Momoya “Karasode Karakunai Sukoshi Karai...
As you may know, the word “Donburi (丼)” has two meanings. One refers to a bowl called “Donburi-Bachi (丼鉢)”, which is deep and usually made from ceramic material, while the other stands for a...
“Negi Dare (ねぎだれ)” is a simple, versatile green onion sauce sometimes prepared in Japanese households, as I wrote about how to make and use it before. Negi Shio Dare (ねぎ塩ダレ) The Japanese green onion sauce...
The other day when I went shopping at a Mujirushi Ryohin with my friend, we rested at the Starbucks in the market and had refreshments. Before ordering, I took a close look at the...
Known as an essential condiment for Sushi and Sashimi, Wasabi is a green paste prepared by grating the roots of Japanese horseradish, which comes in various varieties in Japan. Among those, Hon Wasabi (本わさび)...
It is October. Here in Japan, the hot summer weather was over, and it’s been getting cooler recently. Speaking of October, Halloween may cross your mind. In fact, these days, I see Halloween-related products...
When I went out shopping yesterday, I stopped by a supermarket and found an interesting product for this blog article in the Furikake section. The name of the Furikake rice seasoning I came across...
