Bourbon’s Classic Cheese Okaki Rice Cracker
Cheese matches well with a wide range of foods, from meat to vegetables, and in Japan, it’s often used in snacks. Many traditional or classic Japanese snacks are mainly flavored with soy sauce, and...
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Shio Koji: 4 Basic Ways to Use Salted Rice Malt Seasoning
A salted rice malt seasoning called “Shio Koji (塩麹)” became a popular topic several years ago here in Japan, and since then many people have commonly used it in daily life. Shio Koji (塩麹)...
Uni Senbei: Classic Japanese Sea Urchin Rice Cracker
Sea urchin roe “Uni (雲丹)” is a delicious sushi ingredient loved by foodies around the world. Uni is not only prepared for dishes. The sea urchin has a distinctive natural umami taste, and in...
Himi Udon: Udon Noodles Toyama Prefecture Boasts
As you might already know, Sanuki Udon (讃岐うどん) and Inaniwa Udon (稲庭うどん) are among the udon noodles generally considered Japan’s 3 Best Udon or 日本三大うどん. As for the rest, the opinion varies from person to person;...
Pure Gummy: Fruit Flesh-Like Candy from Kanro
When I think of sweet treats from the Japanese confectionery maker “Kanro (カンロ)”, the first thing that comes to my mind is the Kanro Ame hard candy with the umami of soy sauce. Additionally, in...
Myoko Tonjiru Ramen: Niigata’s Pork Vegetable Miso Ramen
Sapporo miso ramen, Kitakata ramen, and Hakata tonkotsu ramen are Japan’s 3 Major Local Ramen. These noodle soups are available around the country and have been favorites of many Japanese for a long time....
2 Dagashiya Snack Shops around Tokyo Worth a Visit
When you think of classic Japanese snacks and candies, what comes to your mind first? As for me, that reminds me of “Dagashi (駄菓子)“. As I wrote about it many times before, Dagashi is...
Mugi Choco: Dagashi Chocolate-Covered Puffed Grains
In many countries, chocolate is one of the most popular ingredients for snacks and candies. That also applies to Japan, where you can see various chocolate treats enjoyed by people. Among others, I think...
