Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
When it comes to traditional Japanese spice, “Shichimi Togarashi (七味唐辛子)” or “Shichimi (七味)” has been a long-time favorite in Japan. It is a traditional seasoning/condiment made up of 7 aromatic spices. The first ingredient...
When it comes to the condiment for traditional Japanese buckwheat noodles, Soba or Nihon Soba, in addition to Shichimi Togarashi, I love to add grated Japanese horseradish Wasabi (わさび) to the cup of Soba....
Shichimi Togarashi (七味唐辛子) and Ichimi Togarashi (一味唐辛子), also called just Shichimi and Ichimi, are both traditional Japanese spice condiments. As for the degree of recognition, I think the former spice mix is known better...
The other day, I got a Shichimi Togarashi (七味唐辛子) that the historical city Kyoto boasts. Shichimi Togarashi or Shichimi (七味) is a traditional Japanese condiment consisting of ground red chili pepper and six other...
When I think of a spice condiment that represents Japan, what comes to my mind right away is Shichimi Togarashi (七味唐辛子). The Japanese chili pepper mix is an essential condiment for udon and soba...
When it comes to Japanese condiments for rice, Furikake is one of the classics, while what I introduce here “Taberu Rayu (食べるラー油: chili oil meant for eating)” is a new type of rice condiment...
I live in Niigata adjacent to Nagano Prefecture, and some groceries in my city carry specialties of Nagano. The other day when I went shopping at a supermarket near my house, I came across...
Have you ever tried Natto? As you know, Natto (納豆) is a superfood made from soybeans fermented with Natto bacteria. But since the fermented beans have a peculiar smell and a slimy consistency, many...
