Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
“Tofu (豆腐)” is a processed soy food widely seen in East and Southeast Asia. The soybean curd is packed with nutrients and is available in many countries in recent years. However, due to its characteristic...
Kitsune (きつね) and Tanuki (たぬき) are both Japanese words for animals; the former Kitsune means fox, while the latter Tanuki is a raccoon dog. However, if you dine at Soba and Udon restaurants in...
As in other countries, Japan has various food delicacies or Chinmi (珍味), some of which take on a bizarre appearance and an unpleasant smell (yet have a good taste). Examples of such Chinmi include...
When I think of regular flavors of Japanese gummy candy, what comes to my mind first is Umeboshi, which, as you may already know, is a traditional Japanese pickle made of a sour plum...
It seems that Daifuku sweets called Taro Mochi are popular in the U.S. But when I hear Taro Mochi, the product name reminds me of a long-loved Dagashi snack called Mochi Taro (餅太郎), released in 1976....
Nowadays, the competition among ramen shops in Tokyo is very intense. So many close their business soon after the startup, while only a few will become popular, featured by the media. Spicy ramen is...
“Shoyu (醤油)”, known as soy sauce in English, is a quintessential Japanese seasoning, together with miso fermented soybean paste. It is widely used in many countries and can easily be obtained outside Japan using online...
“Soba (蕎麦)” or Nihon Soba is a traditional Japanese noodle made of buckwheat flour. While ramen has its roots in a dish that was offered in the Chinatowns founded in the Meiji period (1868...
