Gyuhi vs. Mochi vs. Mochi Ice Cream
Summer is nearly upon us, and it is the season everyone wants ice cream as a refreshment. In Japan, mochi ice cream has been a long-time favorite, loved by all ages. It is unique, and...
Category: Sweets and Candies
Wagashi: What is Tamago Manju?
Wagashi (和菓子) is the word for traditional Japanese confections, and Manju (饅頭) is one of the staple sweets in the category whose origin can be traced back to the 14th century. The wagashi type...
Otsuka Calorie Mate: Best Japanese Energy Bar
Otsuka Pharmaceutical is a Japanese healthcare company that makes Japan’s best and most-loved energy drink and bar, Oronamin C (オロナミンC) and Calorie Mate (カロリーメイト). The maker introduced the former beverage in 1965, while the...
UHA Mucchiri Gummy Energy Sports Drink Flavor
I love the drugstore chain Welcia because it carries many interesting products not found in other stores. In fact, when I went shopping there the other day, a gummy candy I had never tried...
How to Make Inarizushi-like Inari Mochi
“Inarizushi (稲荷寿司)” is a variety of sushi made from “sumeshi (酢飯: vinegared rice)” packed in an “Inari Age (稲荷揚げ)” pouch. The sushi is usually unavailable in traditional sushi restaurants, but for its sweet taste,...
Ohayo Jersey Milk Pudding: Best Japanese Puddings Vol.2
While Glico Pucchin Pudding is a chemical pudding with a fresh custard flavor, this Ohayo Jersey Milk Pudding is a “Gyunyu (牛乳: meaning Milk)” pudding using milk from a dairy cow called Jersey. Ohayo...
Glico Pucchin Pudding: Best Japanese Puddings Vol.1
There are two pudding brands you should remember, in case you visit Japan, stop by a supermarket, and want some dessert. They are what I bought several days ago, Glico Pucchin Pudding and Ohayo...
Asparagus Biscuits (No Veggies Used) from Ginbis
Today, in a Welcia drugstore I stopped by on my way home, I saw Ginbis Asparagus Biscuits and grabbed one for the first time in a while. Ginbis Asparagus Biscuits Asparagus Biscuits is a...
