Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
Several Donburi (丼)/rice bowl dishes have been favorites in Japan, including Katsudon (カツ丼), Oyakodon (親子丼), and Tendon (天丼), but do you know what Donburi is the oldest? Actually, the rice bowl dish that first appeared...
Ume (梅) is a tree that represents Japan’s winter season. It has beautiful white/pink blossoms and bears fruit. Unlike Sumomo, the plum fruit doesn’t become sweet even after fully ripening and is sour and...
Nissin is the instant noodle manufacturer with the top share in Japan. In recent years, its flagship instant ramen brand “Cup Noodle” is not only enjoyed among Japanese people but has become a favorite...
When it comes to instant udon and soba, Maruchan and Nissin are the leading Japanese instant noodle manufacturers with the top share in the market. As I wrote about Japanese instant udon before, today,...
The other day, I talked about the difference between the 3 Japanese soup bases, Mentsuyu, Tsuyu, and Dashi. Other than these, there is one more broth that has gained popularity in recent years in...
When it comes to classic Japanese candy, what comes to my mind right away is Shio Ame, Kuro Ame, Hakka Ame, and Neri Ame. In their names, “Ame (飴)” is the Japanese word for...
Ramen (ラーメン), together with Udon and Soba, is a widely enjoyed Japanese noodle dish. So many overseas people probably know what it is. But have you ever heard of Tsukemen (つけ麺) and Abura Soba...
When it comes to the broth of Japanese noodles, Mentsuyu (めんつゆ: literally, noodle broth) is relatively well-recognized overseas, and the soup base is a staple in Japanese cooking. Dashi vs. Tsuyu vs. Mentsuyu In...
