Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
It is said that one in two Japanese is infected with Helicobacter Pylori. As you know, the bacteria infects the stomach, not only causes chronic gastritis and gastric ulcers but can also bring about...
“Umeboshi (梅干し)” is a traditional Japanese pickle made of ripe Ume plums pickled in salt and dried in the sun. Characterized by strong acidity and sourness, Ume plums don’t become sweet even when the fruit has...
Known as one of the most loved Dagashi (駄菓子) treats, Umaibo (うまい棒) is a long-selling puffed corn snack sold by Yaokin popular with children in Japan. It comes in many unique flavors and only costs...
In the 2019 edition of the Michelin Guide to Tokyo, 3 ramen restaurants, Japanese Soba Noodles Tsuta, Nakiryu, and Soba House Konjiki Hototogisu (Google Map) got 1 star. Instant noodles that recreate their signature dishes...
Steamed plain rice and miso soup are the staples of the Japanese diet, so a wide range of condiments for rice are available at supermarkets in Japan. Among those, “Furikake (ふりかけ)” is especially popular...
“Ume (梅)” is a tree with white or pink blossoms which represents Japan’s winter season. The tree bears fruit like apricots, which are referred to as Ume plums in English. The fruit features a...
When it comes to Japanese snacks using sweet potatoes, I used to buy Yaki Imo (焼き芋) as a kid from a small catering truck that passed my house almost every evening during cold winter...
Loved by many foodies, sea urchin, “Uni (雲丹)” has plenty of natural, distinctive umami and is known as a luxury sushi ingredient. The roe is not only used as a sushi topping but is actually widely used...
