Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
Respectively known as “dark soy sauce” and “light soy sauce” in English speaking countries, “Koikuchi Shoyu (濃口醤油)” and “Usukuchi Shoyu (薄口醤油)” are the most common and basic types of soy sauce which can be...
Today after running some errands, I stopped by a convenience store and came across a newly released instant noodle from Maruchan, which instantly drew my interest, and as a result, I grabbed the cup....
“Shio (塩)”, also spelled as Sio, is the Japanese word for “salt”, and in Japan, salt is mostly made by boiling down seawater as there are not enough natural resources for rock salt. As...
S&B and House Foods are both Japanese companies that make spice and spice-related products such as curry roux, and their popular products include “Shichimi Togarashi (七味唐辛子)”. Shichimi Togarashi, literally “Seven Flavors Chili Pepper”, is...
“Momiji (もみじ)” is the Japanese word for the maple leaves that turned red in the autumn season, but do you know what “Momiji Oroshi (もみじおろし)” refers to? Momiji Oroshi (もみじおろし) If you already know...
“Seishu (清酒)”, generally known as Japanese sake, is often used in cooking to add a flavor, as well as removing the smell of meat and fish. As you know, originally, Seishu is an alcoholic...
At breakfast, I often eat a bowl of rice with natto (fermented soybeans), so in the fridge of my house, there are always some natto packs stored. The Japanese natto pack usually comes with...
Marumiya is a leading Japanese rice seasoning manufacturer and the rice condiments in its Furikake series have been a household staple for several decades in Japan. In the series, the top star is admittedly...
