Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
I hear the most common sugar in the world is granulated sugar, but this is not the case in Japan. The most consumed variety here is actually refined white sugar called “Johakuto (上白糖)”, which...
As you know, together with “Miso (味噌)”, one of the most common seasonings for Japanese cuisine is “Shoyu (醤油)” which is referred to as soy sauce in English-speaking countries. When it comes to soy...
Served in the Japanese tea ceremony “Sado (茶道)”, also called “Chado (茶道)”, “Matcha (抹茶)” is one of the green tea varieties that represent Japan. The green tea is an indispensable part of Sado, and...
Iwashi (イワシ/鰯), referred to as “sardine” in English, is one of the most commonly used fishes in Japanese cuisine or Japanese food culture. Especially the dried young sardine called Chirimen Jako (ちりめんじゃこ) or Shirasu...
Recently, I got a jar of butter from Kuze Fuku Shoten in the market of a Mujirushi Ryohin. To those who know little about Japanese food, I think the butter is quite unique because...
The other day when I went shopping at a supermarket, a Furikake (rice seasoning) product from Marumiya caught my eye and intrigued me. Because until then, I had never heard of the Furikake name,...
If you are well acquainted with Japanese food, you should know about Furikake (ふりかけ). Furikake is a seasoning consisting of dry mini flakes or granules processed from various ingredients such as meat, egg, seafood,...
When I went shopping at a supermarket last time, I thought I wanted to buy an instant curry pouch that is perfect for this blog and bought this one. Bon Curry Gold from Otsuka...
