Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
Lotte is a long-established confectionery company based in Tokyo, and many of their snacks have been long-time favorites in Japan. Now, the company has a variety of long-selling products, which include what I introduce...
On August 31, Nissin released a new flavor of instant ramen from its Cup Noodle line named “Uma-Kara Tonkotsu (旨辛豚骨)”. In its name, “Uma-Kara (旨辛)” is a portmanteau of “Umai (旨い)” meaning “delicious” and...
Over the last decade, thanks to the internet, it has been getting easier to get Japanese foods, even if you are not in Japan. But many of such products are meant for domestic use...
Mayonnaise is one of the most consumed condiments in many countries, and in Japan, the Japanese food company “Kewpie (キユーピー)” holds the largest market share. It is Kewpie that first sold Japan-made mayonnaise, and...
Rice is an essential part of Japanese cuisine. And in Japan, various rice seasonings and condiments can be seen in supermarkets. Among others, “Furikake (ふりかけ)” is the most loved condiment that has been around...
In the Japanese language, there are several words for rice, which include what I compare here, Kome (米), Gohan (ご飯), and Meshi (飯). Kome vs. Meshi vs. Gohan vs. Don (Donburi) The literal meaning...
Donburi (丼), whose literal meaning is Bowl, is the Japanese word for rice bowl dish, usually abbreviated to Don (丼) when used in the dish’s name, like Kaisen-Don (海鮮丼), Katsu-Don (カツ丼), or Gyu-Don (牛丼)....
Yakiniku (焼肉) is one of the most popular dishes in Japan, together with ramen, and you can find barbeque restaurants serving it around the city because of its popularity. While there are over 25,000...
