Tamago Senbei vs. Tamasen: What’s the Difference?
A few days ago, I stopped by a supermarket as usual on my way home from work and looked for something interesting for the blog article. As a result, I found this Tamago Senbei...
Category: Foods
Coris Fue Ramune: Classic Japanese Whistle Candy
Have you ever tried Japanese Ramune (ラムネ)? Further, do you know it comes in 2 types? For the unfamiliar, one is the soda pop filled in a unique-shaped glass bottle sealed with a marble....
Nozawana Oyaki: Nagano’s Specialty Vegetable Bun
The prefecture where I live, Niigata, is adjacent to Nagano Prefecture. So in my city, some local specialties of Nagano are available at supermarkets. I love Yawataya Isogoro’s seven spice blends, one of Japan’s three best Shichimi...
Senmai Zuke: Pickled Turnip Slices from Daito in Kyoto
Kyoto (京都) is a historical city where various cultures and foods originated. For example, when I think of Tsukemono (漬物) pickles that the old city boasts, what comes to mind is Senmai Zuke. Senmai...
How to Make Dried Natto Snacks using Microwave Oven
Natto (納豆) is a superfood of Japanese origin made from fermented soybeans well-recognized for its plenty of nutrients. However, since the food is stinky with a slimy consistency, many people dislike and can’t eat...
UHA Mikakuto Korokke no Manma Croquette Cracker
In September 2017, UHA Mikakuto introduced into the market a unique snack that hadn’t been around before, which I bought today for this blog article. UHA Mikakuto Korokke no Manma What I picked up...
Ski Jiru: Japanese Ski Soup
The prefecture where I live, Niigata, has heavy snowfall in the winter, and accordingly, here, there are a lot of ski resorts. Every year when wintertime comes, from various places in and outside of...
Myojo Yokohama Iekei Yoshimuraya Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen
Yoshimuraya (吉村家) (Google Map) is a ramen restaurant in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, well known as the birthplace of Iekei Ramen (家系ラーメン). Born in 1974 in Yokohama City, the noodle soup’s main characteristics are umami-packed Tonkotsu...
