Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
Several simple, good-old candies have long been favorites in Japan, and representatives include Shio Ame (塩飴), Kuro Ame (黒飴), and Hakka Ame (ハッカ飴). What I introduce here today is also a classic Japanese candy...
Ume (梅) is a plum fruit often used in Japan as a flavoring. It can also be an ingredient in various foods. And when people think of the pickle made of the Ume plum,...
The other day, I wrote about the difference between Kaisen Don and Chirashi Sushi (Zushi) in this article. Out of the two, “Chirashi Sushi (ちらし寿司)” is literally translated into English as “Scattered Sushi”, which actually...
If you have enjoyed a Japanese meal several times before, you may know Japanese food whose name includes the word “Mono (物 or もの)”. “Mono (物 or もの)” literally means “thing” or “stuff”, and...
When it comes to the Kani (カニ: meaning crab) widely enjoyed in my country, many people’s favorites include Zuwaigani (ズワイガニ) and Beni Zuwaigani (紅ズワイガニ). In English, Zuwaigani is known as snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio),...
Marutai (マルタイ) is a Japanese instant noodles manufacturer known for its packaged instant ramen line with regional flavors. The series currently comes in 12 varieties, and popular flavors include Hakata Nagahama Tonkotsu Ramen and...
Have you ever heard that there is a Japanese snack genre that is especially popular with children? As you may already know, its name is “Dagashi (駄菓子)“, which is the generic name for cheap Japanese...
Sea urchin roe or Uni (雲丹) is known as a luxurious sushi ingredient/topping and is nowadays widely enjoyed in many countries around the world. Although Uni is expensive, there is a home-use inexpensive sea...
