Boro Snacks (Tamago Boro, Soba Boro) vs Cookies
When I was small, my mother used to buy me “Tamago Boro (たまごボーロ)“. I loved the small egg cookies because they had an excellent light texture that melted in the mouth. Besides, the Japanese...
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Koume Soft Candy: Recommended to Ume Plum Beginners
Spring is nearly upon us when, as you know, we enjoy cherry blossom viewing or Hanami (花見). But what comes to mind when you think of the winter blossom representing Japan? Most Japanese associate...
Jaga Bata: Japanese Butter Potato Recipe using Microwave
The cherry-blossom viewing season or the time of “Ohanami (お花見)” is just around the corner here in Japan. Speaking of Ohanami, many people prefer delicious treats offered by street food stalls or “Yatai (屋台)”...
The Difference: Mochi vs. Dango vs. Daifuku vs. Manju
When you think of traditional Japanese sweets or Wagashi (和菓子), what comes to mind first? Nowadays, thanks to online stores, it is relatively easy to get Japanese confections even if you are not in Japan....
Hikiwari Natto & Kotsubu Natto: Types of Natto Beans
Natto (納豆) is a fermented soybean known as a superfood despite its characteristic smell and slimy/sticky consistency. As you know, the delicacy of Japanese origin brings various health benefits and can contribute to a long life....
Imokenpi: A Classic Japanese Sweet Potato Snack
When it comes to potato snacks, potato chips are a classic widely enjoyed in many countries. In addition to the crisps, several varieties of potato snacks have been long-time favorites in Japan, which include...
Otoko Ume Candy: Nobel’s Popular Umeboshi Plum Candy
Ume plums are one of the essential ingredients for Japanese cuisine and candies. For example, the pickled Ume plum “Umeboshi (梅干し)” is a food that represents Japan. The Japanese candy made with Ume plums comes...
50 Japanese Fish Names for Sushi Ingredients
“Sushi (寿司)” is a traditional Japanese dish widely enjoyed in many countries. As you may know, it comes in various forms and varieties, which include these three types I talked about the other day. By...
