Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
As you may already know, Senbei (煎餅), Okaki (おかき), and Arare (あられ) are traditional rice crackers widely enjoyed by us. Those Japanese snacks are relatively well-known in many countries, but have you ever heard of Agemochi...
Now, at the peak of summer, chilled ramen has become one of my favorite food choices. Speaking of Japanese cold ramen perfect for summer, what comes to my mind right away is Tsukemen (つけ麺)...
Seaweed is an essential part of Japanese cuisine. And when I think of such things, what comes to mind right away is Kombu (昆布), Mozuku (もずく), and Wakame (わかめ), for each is often used...
Centering on the spring and autumn equinoxes, Ohigan (お彼岸) takes place in Japan. It is a traditional Buddhist event only held by the Japanese sects, during which we visit the graves of family and relatives...
Today for lunch, I had the instant yaki-udon pictured below, which was a limited-time offer from the leading Japanese instant noodle manufacturer “Myojo (明星)”. Myojo actually created this instant yaki-udon noodle in collaboration with...
Fruit gummies are one of my favorite candy genres, and among others, I love UHA Mikakuto Kororo Gummy. Nonetheless, I’m fond of trying various things. So if something attracts my interest, I will grab it....
Made with Mochi (餅) rice cake, Daifuku (大福) or Daifuku Mochi is one of the most loved Wagashi sweets. It is a small, round confection consisting of Anko (餡子) sweet red bean paste wrapped in a...
As you know, rice is the staple of the Japanese diet. Not only do we have steamed plain rice at meals almost every day, but if you have a chance to go to grocery...
