Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
Shichimi Togarashi is a traditional Japanese seasoning (condiment) made from 7 different aromatic spices. Its first ingredient is a ground red chili pepper, whereas the other six spices vary depending on the maker or the...
Have you ever heard of the Japanese food Yuzu Kosho (柚子胡椒)? To be exact, Yuzu Kosho is a condiment commonly used in the Kyushu region of Japan for various dishes. Yuzu Kosho (柚子胡椒) Yuzu...
Rice is the staple of the Japanese diet, and we like to eat a bowl of white rice with something on top. There are a variety of foods that we enjoy commonly putting on the...
Situated in the far south of the mainland of Japan, Okinawa Prefecture prides itself on its various unique foods and distinctive cultures that are different from the main island Honshu. If I give representatives of...
“Umeboshi (梅干し)” is a traditional Japanese pickle made of Ume plums. As you may know, the pickled plums are quite salty and sour, so we Japanese often eat them with a bowl of white...
When you eat Soba and Udon noodles, what would you add to the noodle soups as a condiment? Most Japanese people like to sprinkle the 7 spice blend unique to Japan “Shichimi Togarashi (七味唐辛子)” on...
As you know, “Sashimi (刺身)” is a traditional Japanese dish with over 600 years of history consisting of thin slices of raw fish. In Japan, most supermarkets have a fresh fish section where you can...
Have you ever heard of “Nagoya Meshi (名古屋めし)”? As you may know, “Nagoya (名古屋)” is the capital of Aichi Prefecture in Japan, while the latter word “Meshi (めし)” has a meaning of “dish”. From...
